Three-quarters of parents let children miss school for duvet day'

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"Three-quarters of parents have allowed their child to stay at home and take a duvet day' if they don't want to attend school, according to a new survey. 75 per cent of 2,000 parents surveyed said they have allowed their child not to go to school if they feel tired, emotional or not able to attend. 40 per cent of those surveyed said they had allowed duvet days' to happen more than once."

The Independent covers topics including reproductive rights, climate change and Big Tech, investigates financial links such as Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC, and produces documentaries like 'The A Word' about American women fighting for reproductive rights. The outlet avoids paywalls and relies on reader donations to fund journalists and on-the-ground reporting. A Perspectus survey on behalf of Bett found that 75% of 2,000 parents have allowed a 'duvet day' for tiredness or emotional reasons, with 40% permitting multiple such days and an average of six days off per school year. Most parents report improved behaviour and prioritize mental health equally with academics.

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