Written Question·Department for Education·UIN 55996
Truancy: Prosecutions
Tabled: 30 May 2025
Answered: 25 June 2025
Question
Jess Asato
Labour — Lowestoft
To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what assessment her Department has made of the potential impact of prosecutions for child truancy from school on mothers.
Answer
Stephen MorganAbsence 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. This government is committed to imp...
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