It has today launched a consultation on its plans, which would see parents made responsible for registering children who are not attending a state or registered private school, including those being taught at home.
Estimates suggest almost 60,000 children are educated at home, a figure that is thought to be rising by around a quarter every year, according to the DfE.
However, with no mandatory registration system for families choosing to educate their children at home, there are no official figures.
The Government said a register of children not in school will help local councils identify and intervene in situations:
The DfE is also consulting on proposals requiring local authorities to provide support such as teaching resources or help with exam costs to parents who choose to educate their children at home.
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