Written Question·Department for Education·UIN 85074
Pupils: Absenteeism
Tabled: 27 October 2025
Answered: 11 November 2025
Question
Dan Norris
Independent — North East Somerset and Hanham
To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what recent assessment she has made of the effectiveness of the steps she has taken to help (a) improve school attendance and (b) reduce the numbers of pupils persistently absent.
Answer
Olivia BaileyThis government is determined to tackle the challenge of school absence. Missing school regularly is harmful to children’s attainment and wellbeing.We are continuing our focus on improving school attendance through a ‘support first’ approach as set out in...
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