Written Question·Department for Education·UIN 8347
Pupils: Absenteeism
Tabled: 9 October 2024
Answered: 18 October 2024
Question
Nesil Caliskan
Labour — Barking
To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps her Department plans to take this academic year to help schools tackle absences.
Answer
Stephen MorganThe government recognises school absence as a key barrier to learning and tackling this must be a top priority. Thanks to the sector's efforts, more students are attending school this year compared to last. However, 1.6 million children remain persistentl...
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