Missed School Days Tracker
When a child has no school place, every day at home adds up. We know this because Hertfordshire County Council has left Oliver without one. This tool helps families keep track. Just enter the dates to see how many school days your child has missed.
Calculate your child's total missed school days
Choose the date absence began. If they never started, use the date they should have started school. Only school days are counted.
Use this if your child has returned to school. Leave blank if your child still doesn't have a school place.
Enter your local authority name if you want it included in your results. This is optional.
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Privacy: Your information isn’t stored or seen by us. The calculator works directly on your device.
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Frequently Asked Questions.
Why would a child be counted as “out of school”?
There are many reasons this can happen. Some children never start the school named in their plan, others are waiting for a place, or their placement has broken down. Sometimes families are told a panel will look again or that there are no suitable places, but the days still pass.
Does the calculator include weekends or holidays?
No. The calculator only counts term-time weekdays. It automatically leaves out weekends, school holidays and bank holidays.
What about INSET or training days?
Inset days are included because they vary between schools and are still counted as school days in most official data.
My child is on a part-time timetable. Can I still use it?
It is better to use the Reduced School Timetable Tracker for that.
What date should I start from?
Use the first day your child was not in school. That could be the day they were taken off roll, stopped attending, or when their placement broke down. If they have gone back since, you can add the return date.
What if my child never started school at all?
That’s fine. Just enter the date they should have started or the date you began waiting for a place. The calculator will count from there.
Why does this matter?
Many children lose months or even years of education while waiting for the system to act. This tool helps put that into perspective.
Is this official or legal advice?
No. This site was created by Oliver’s parents, to help other families understand what the delays really mean. It is a guide, not legal advice.
I spotted something wrong. Can I tell you?
Yes please. It really helps to know if something doesn’t look right. You can send us a message on our Instagram or our contact page.
Other Tools for Parents
Simple tools and calculators to help parents track deadlines and show the impact of missed education.
EHCP Deadline Tracker
Keep on top of the 20-week process and key deadlines.
Calculate EHCP Deadlines
Missed School Days Tracker
Calculate how many days your child hasn’t received an education.
Calculate Missed School Days
Reduced Timetable Tracker
Track how many days your child has lost out on education because of a reduced timetable.
Calculate Time Lost
Not just Oliver
Many children across Hertfordshire are still waiting for suitable education. If this is your family, you are not alone.
Use our quick tool to show how long your child has been without education and what their situation looks like in numbers.
Nothing is stored, everything is created safely on your device.
- Local Authority
- Your child's situation (no place, unsuitable, etc.)
- The date their education stopped
10/06/2025 - 06/11/2025
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DAYS WAITING FOR A SCHOOL PLACE