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The Guardian view on Bridget Phillipson's sound advice: schools should focus on belonging | Editorial

Schools need to shift focus from exam results to fostering student belonging and supportive relationships.

Fines for taking children out of school to increase in England next month

Higher fines for parents of children with unauthorized school absences aim to improve attendance rates in England.

Fines for taking children out of school to increase in England from today

Fines for parents of children with unauthorized absences in England are increasing to improve school attendance.

How many children are missing education in Havering? School absence stats revealed

The number of children missing education in Havering increased by 20% from 2022 but remains low compared to other boroughs in London.

Every year spent in school or university improves life expectancy, study says

Attending school improves life expectancy, while not attending school is as deadly as smoking or heavy drinking.
Completing primary, secondary, and tertiary education lowers the risk of death by 34% compared to those with no formal education.

Absenteeism: children need support, not sanctions | Letter

Lack of appropriate support for children in crisis leads to poor attendance
Schools need to understand the impact of poor mental health on attendance

The Guardian view on Bridget Phillipson's sound advice: schools should focus on belonging | Editorial

Schools need to shift focus from exam results to fostering student belonging and supportive relationships.

Fines for taking children out of school to increase in England next month

Higher fines for parents of children with unauthorized school absences aim to improve attendance rates in England.

Fines for taking children out of school to increase in England from today

Fines for parents of children with unauthorized absences in England are increasing to improve school attendance.

How many children are missing education in Havering? School absence stats revealed

The number of children missing education in Havering increased by 20% from 2022 but remains low compared to other boroughs in London.

Every year spent in school or university improves life expectancy, study says

Attending school improves life expectancy, while not attending school is as deadly as smoking or heavy drinking.
Completing primary, secondary, and tertiary education lowers the risk of death by 34% compared to those with no formal education.

Absenteeism: children need support, not sanctions | Letter

Lack of appropriate support for children in crisis leads to poor attendance
Schools need to understand the impact of poor mental health on attendance
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Bromley mum with mental health issues slapped with fine after child missed school

A mother was fined for her child's prolonged school absence of over seven months, highlighting the legal obligations of parents regarding education.
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Native American students miss school at higher rates. It only got worse during the pandemic

Tommy Betom, a Native American student, shows improved attendance due to family and school support, amidst broader chronic absenteeism concerns.

1.45 million California students are chronically absent. Can recess and cash get them back?

Chronic absenteeism remains a critical issue in schools, especially among low-income families, even as some rates show improvement post-pandemic.

Cough? Sore throat? More schools suggest mildly sick kids attend anyway

Confusion persists among parents regarding when to keep sick children home from school.
Widely varying guidance on school attendance during illness has contributed to nationwide chronic school absences.

Battling student absenteeism with grandmas, vans and a lot of love

Families in Pittsburgh Arlington receive wake-up calls and free van rides for students' school attendance.
Chronic absenteeism rates in the Pittsburgh Public Schools are high, impacting students' academic success.

Native American students miss school at higher rates. It only got worse during the pandemic

Tommy Betom, a Native American student, shows improved attendance due to family and school support, amidst broader chronic absenteeism concerns.

1.45 million California students are chronically absent. Can recess and cash get them back?

Chronic absenteeism remains a critical issue in schools, especially among low-income families, even as some rates show improvement post-pandemic.

Cough? Sore throat? More schools suggest mildly sick kids attend anyway

Confusion persists among parents regarding when to keep sick children home from school.
Widely varying guidance on school attendance during illness has contributed to nationwide chronic school absences.

Battling student absenteeism with grandmas, vans and a lot of love

Families in Pittsburgh Arlington receive wake-up calls and free van rides for students' school attendance.
Chronic absenteeism rates in the Pittsburgh Public Schools are high, impacting students' academic success.
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#student-engagement

Millions of kids are still skipping school. Could the answer be recess - and a little cash?

Medford High improved student attendance by offering organized sports at lunch as a reward for attending all classes, highlighting effective engagement strategies.

Oregon school attendance inches up and ninth graders on track to graduate, new data reveals

Oregon students are showing increased school attendance following pandemic declines, with significant improvements especially among elementary school students.

Millions of kids are still skipping school. Could the answer be recess - and a little cash?

Medford High improved student attendance by offering organized sports at lunch as a reward for attending all classes, highlighting effective engagement strategies.

Oregon school attendance inches up and ninth graders on track to graduate, new data reveals

Oregon students are showing increased school attendance following pandemic declines, with significant improvements especially among elementary school students.
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Pupils may be missing school on Fridays as parents 'try to beat holiday traffic'

Parents may be causing their children to miss school on Fridays to avoid bank holiday traffic or elongate their vacations.

'I couldn't believe it, I kept asking are these my results?' Three pupils achieve eight H1s in Leaving Cert

Consistent school attendance and heeding teachers' advice are crucial for achieving top academic results.
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Parents face higher fines for taking children out of school in crackdown on absences

Parents in England face higher fines for unauthorized absences to improve school attendance post-pandemic.
New measures include fines starting at 80 pounds, aimed at addressing the nearly 400,000 penalty notices issued in 2022-23.

Will I get fined or prosecuted if I take my child out of school in England?

New laws impose stricter fines for poor school attendance in England, affecting parents who take children out of school without authorization.

Parents face higher fines for taking children out of school in crackdown on absences

Parents in England face higher fines for unauthorized absences to improve school attendance post-pandemic.
New measures include fines starting at 80 pounds, aimed at addressing the nearly 400,000 penalty notices issued in 2022-23.

Will I get fined or prosecuted if I take my child out of school in England?

New laws impose stricter fines for poor school attendance in England, affecting parents who take children out of school without authorization.
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School absences are a sign the curriculum could be failing children | Letters

Mental health plays a significant role in school attendance.
The national curriculum and school pressures can contribute to student absences.

Kids missing more school since pandemic, CBC analysis finds | CBC News

Exclusive data compiled by CBC News shows a significant increase in students missing school post-pandemic.
Reasons for increased student absences include illness, bullying, and lack of support services, varying by district and school.

One-on-one outreach shows promise in cutting school absenteeism

Regular school attendance has declined since the COVID-19 pandemic, with nearly 30% of public school students being chronically absent in the 2021-2022 school year.
Experts believe that lack of connection to school is a major factor contributing to high rates of absenteeism.

LAUSD schools open amid historic storm with 4 in 10 students staying home

About 63% of Los Angeles students attended school despite challenging weather conditions.
Keeping schools open was seen as the correct decision due to the benefits provided to students and their families.

Amelia Loulli: My son refuses to go to school and I can't make him - but don't blame me

Parents often resort to bribery and consequences to get their primary school-aged children to go to school, but what happens when the child is in secondary school?
When a teenager refuses to go to school, it can be a sign of underlying mental health issues.

Migrant students at Floyd Bennett Field missing class over long bus rides to school, illnesses

Some migrant parents in a Brooklyn shelter are struggling to send their children to school due to transportation issues and illnesses.
The city has provided funds for buses to transport students, but parents claim the buses are not reliable and do not come on time.

When is it ok to keep my child off school? As new drive launched to tackle absences

Parents often struggle with the decision of whether to let their child stay home from school when they're not feeling well.
The government's new campaign, Moments Matter, Attendance Counts, aims to highlight the importance of school attendance for a child's attainment, wellbeing, and development.
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