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Labour is cracking down on truants, but as a mother and ex teacher, I know tough love goes only so far | Gillian Harvey

Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson's tough stance on absenteeism faces criticism; understanding the roots of school absence is key to effective solutions.
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Anne Fine: children should be allowed to learn online instead of going to school

Consider embracing online learning options as a solution to rising school absenteeism.
Society should understand the reasons behind school refusers instead of imposing penalties.

Keegan: 'Unacceptable' number of parents letting kids skip Fridays

Parents criticized for allowing children to skip school on Fridays

Anne Fine: children should be allowed to learn online instead of going to school

Consider embracing online learning options as a solution to rising school absenteeism.
Society should understand the reasons behind school refusers instead of imposing penalties.

Keegan: 'Unacceptable' number of parents letting kids skip Fridays

Parents criticized for allowing children to skip school on Fridays
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He has a badge and a gun and he investigates school truancy

Truancy officers like Mitch Carroll aim to build relationships with families to address school absenteeism issues and ensure students get an education.

Nearly a third of UK secondary pupils avoid school due to anxiety, survey finds

28% of secondary pupils in the UK have avoided school due to anxiety over the past year.
Emotionally based school avoidance is a growing phenomenon, impacting a student's education and putting strain on families.

England's secondary schools are Dickensian. No wonder children are staying away | Simon Jenkins

One in four parents think it's fine for children to skip school.
Persistent absenteeism in England has doubled since lockdown, resulting in fines for a third of a million parents.
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