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Do you know of a child who is not receiving an education?
We are concerned about any child living in Cumbria who is missing from education. It may not only be their educational attainment that is at risk, but also their safety and welfare.
If you know of a child living in Cumbria who you believe may be missing from education, please use the form below to report your concern. Alternatively call or email the Children Missing from Education team in the appropriate area, please see the details below. You do not have to give your name and all responses are treated confidentially.
Contact us
If you are unsure of which area to call, or would like some more information relating to children missing from education in Cumbria, please contact any of the numbers below and you will be directed to the correct area. Further information can also be found on the Children Missing Education Frequently Asked Questions page.
Allerdale and Copeland
Janice O’Neil
Children’s Services
Blencathra House
PO box 110
Whitehaven
Cumbria
CA28 0BN
janice.oneil@cumbria.gov.uk
Tel: 01946 505558
Carlisle and Eden
Isobel J. Grahamisobel.graham@cumbria.gov.uk
Tel: 01228 221430
Barrow
Paula West
Children’s Services
Nan Tait
Abbey Road
Barrow in Furness
LA14 1LG
paula.west@cumbria.gov.uk
Tel: 01229 407418
South Lakeland
Laura Fitzgerald
Children’s Service
Busher Walk
County Offices
Kendal
LA9 4RQ
laura.fitzgerald@cumbria.gov.uk
Tel: 01539 713457