Written Question·Department for Education·UIN 41770
Special Educational Needs: Absenteeism
Tabled: 26 March 2025
Answered: 10 April 2025
Question
Harpreet Uppal
Labour — Huddersfield
To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps her Department is taking to support children with (a) SEND and (b) mental health needs to return to school after a period of absence.
Answer
Stephen MorganSchool absence is one of the biggest barriers to success for children and young people. Missing school regularly is harmful to a child’s attainment, safety and physical and mental health, limiting their opportunity to succeed.The department recognises t...
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