Operations
The Growing Challenge of School Absence
Severe pupil absence is rising again in England, and schools are feeling the impact. Here’s what school business professionals need keep reading
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Leadership
Understanding the Trends in Pupil Absence
Despite promising figures from recent government data, pupil absence continues to be a significant concern, with troubling trends emerging from keep reading
News
NEWS: MPs urge government for parental guidance
Senior MPs push for a public awareness campaign, advising parents on managing kids’ illnesses without unnecessary school absences or GP keep reading
News
Attendance hubs launched to boost school attendance
As reported by DfE, as the government unveils vigorous measures to enhance school attendance, over a million children stand to benefit keep reading
News
Boosting sports to curb school absences
As reported by BBC News, with over 20% of English children persistently absent from school, a Centre for Social Justice report calls keep reading
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Violence fuels school absence crisis
As reported by BBC News, a survey by the Youth Endowment Fund reveals alarming statistics, with one in five children skipping school keep reading
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Pupil absence crisis: Society must act
As reported by The Standard, headteachers sound the alarm as pupil absences double pre-pandemic levels, emphasizing the need for a broader societal keep reading
Uncategorized
What are ‘ghost children’?
Find out what ‘ghost children’ are, as well as the steps being taken to reduce this phenomenon within schools CREDIT: keep reading
News
School absence pupils to be helped rather then punished
As reported by the BBC, children missing from school for long periods will be supported instead of being punished under keep reading
News
ASCL comment on school attendance figures
The Association of School and College Leaders (ASCL) commented on the school attendance statistics published by the Department for Education keep reading