Data from the Department of Education has revealed a 257 percent increase in the number of girls registered as severely absent from school over the last six academic years. Starting from 23,936 girls in the 2017-2018 academic year, the figure rose to 85,549 girls by 2023-2024. This trend has prompted the charity Agenda Alliance to call for an inquiry into the needs of girls missing from education. CEO Indy Cross commented on the alarming nature of this rise, highlighting the unique challenges that girls face.
New analysis has revealed a sharp increase in the number of girls who are severely absent from school over the last six academic years, with a 257 per cent increase since 2017.
In the 2017-2018 academic year, 23,936 girls were registered as severely absent, which rose to 85,549 girls by 2023-2024, illustrating a significant trend.
Charity Agenda Alliance has called for the Department of Education to launch a specific inquiry into the needs of girls missing from education due to official or unofficial exclusions.
Indy Cross, CEO of Agenda Alliance stated that the rise in girls seriously absent from school is shocking, yet not surprising given the unique challenges they face.
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