Written Question·Department for Education·UIN 75161
Schools: Attendance
Tabled: 4 September 2025
Answered: 2 October 2025
Question
Liz Jarvis
Liberal Democrat — Eastleigh
To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps she is taking to support (a) children experiencing Emotionally Based School Avoidance and (b) their families.
Answer
Olivia BaileyTackling absence is at the heart of the government’s mission to break down the barriers to opportunity. However, we recognise that some pupils face barriers to attendance, such as those who have mental health conditions, or who have special educational ne...
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