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<p>The Department collects data on children missing education, which means those who
are not registered at school or otherwise receiving suitable education, from Local
Authorities on a voluntary basis. The latest figures can be found here: <a href="https://explore-education-statistics.service.gov.uk/find-statistics/children-missing-education"
target="_blank">https://explore-education-statistics.service.gov.uk/find-statistics/children-missing-education</a>.</p><p>On
census day in spring 2023, Local Authorities reported an estimated 24,700 children
missing education. This figure includes adjustments made for non response and is based
on a figure of 23,100 reported by 92% of Local Authorities.</p><p>Local Authorities
identified an estimated 94,900 children missing education at some point during the
2021/22 academic year. This figure includes adjustments made for non response and
is based on a figure of 83,600 reported by 86% of Local Authorities.</p>
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