CME
Where you might hear it: In an educational meeting.
What does it mean: CME stands for children missing education. The term refers to children of compulsory school age who are not on a school register, or being educated in an alternative to school. To be classed as "missing education" a child normally has to be absent for four weeks or more. Local authorities have been legally required to make arrangements to identify children missing education in their localities since February 2007 as part of government efforts to reduce CME numbers.
How to use it: Check out the government's statutory guidance on CME for local authorities. Find out what schools in your local area are doing to re-engage children at risk of, or already missing education.
Register Now to Continue Reading
Thank you for visiting Children & Young People Now and making use of our archive of more than 60,000 expert features, topics hubs, case studies and policy updates. Why not register today and enjoy the following great benefits:
What's Included
-
Free access to 4 subscriber-only articles per month
-
Email newsletter providing advice and guidance across the sector
Already have an account? Sign in here
