Written Question·Department for Education·UIN 31800

Pupils: Absenteeism

Tabled: 21 February 2025

Answered: 3 March 2025

Question

Andrew Rosindell

Reform UK — Romford

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps she is taking to reduce absenteeism in secondary schools.

Answer

Stephen Morgan

Tackling absence is at the heart of the government’s mission is to break down barriers to opportunity. If children aren’t in school, it doesn’t matter how effective or well-supported teaching and learning is, they will not benefit. Thanks to the hard work...

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