Written Question·Department for Education·UIN HL2250
Pupils: Absenteeism
Tabled: 17 July 2026
Answered: 31 July 2026
Question
To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the principal causes of persistent absence from schools in England since the COVID-19 pandemic.
Answer
Tackling absence is at the heart of the government’s mission to break down barriers to opportunity. The pandemic had a significant impact on attendance across the country, with persistent absence rates roughly doubling. Attendance has been improving year ...
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