A new law in the UK introduces a system that assigns a “tracking number” to children who are home-schooled, according to reports. The measure is presented as a way to improve how local authorities monitor children who are deregistered from school and placed in home education. The reported goal is to reduce gaps in oversight, including cases where children may fall into “blind spots” once they leave school rolls.
The change is linked in coverage to heightened scrutiny of safeguarding following the death of Sara Sharif. Under the system described by outlets, councils will be able to keep better records of home-schooled pupils and track relevant information more consistently. The reporting indicates the approach is designed to make it easier for authorities to identify and follow up with children who are being educated outside mainstream settings.
Overall, the sources describe the policy as an administrative and monitoring reform intended to strengthen visibility and accountability for children receiving home education after deregistration.
