Conservatives pledge to create register of children not in school
A Conservative government would legislate for a register of children not in school to bring down the number of pupils who are persistently absent.
The party’s manifesto said it wanted to ensure that all children – including those who are home schooled – receive a “high-quality education”.
Council bosses and education unions have been calling for a register, but many home educators oppose this as they fear it could lead to greater interference.
The Conservative manifesto, published on Tuesday, acknowledged that fewer children have been attending school due to the legacy
