Written Question·Department for Education·UIN 11954
Pupils: Attendance
Tabled: 30 October 2024
Answered: 7 November 2024
Question
Rupert Lowe
Restore Britain — Great Yarmouth
To ask the Secretary of State for Education, if she will make an assessment of the potential merits of allowing parents to take their children out of school during term time for up to five days per year.
Answer
Stephen MorganTackling absence is at the heart of this government’s mission to break down barriers to opportunity. If children are not in school, it does not matter how effective or well-supported teaching and learning is, they will not benefit. The government recognis...
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