Written Question·Department for Education·UIN 22673

Special Educational Needs: Absenteeism

Tabled: 8 January 2025

Answered: 16 January 2025

Question

Jo Platt

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what (a) statutory requirements and (b) guidance exist for (i) local authorities and (ii) schools to prevent children with special education needs becoming Children Missing Education.

Answer

Stephen Morgan

The department recognises that barriers to attendance are wide and complex, and this is particularly true for pupils with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). Addressing these requires a support-first approach and strong relationships betwee...

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