Written Question·Department for Education·UIN 123438

Truancy: Prosecutions

Tabled: 24 March 2026

Answered: 7 April 2026

Question

Jess Asato

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, if her Department will take steps to help to minimise the potential impact on mothers who are prosecuted for their child’s truancy from school.

Answer

Olivia Bailey

Absence is one of the biggest barriers to success for children and the government is committed to improving attendance through a support first approach.The Working Together to Improve School Attendance statutory guidance sets out clear expectations for sc...

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