A new report from the Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR) and The Difference revealed that absence and suspensions are two thirds higher (67 per cent) than pre-pandemic.
A new report by the Education Policy Institute (EPI) looks into what causes the disadvantage gap and urges the government to address the underlying causes of school absences.
Schools across Wales will receive a £20 million boost to create new and improved classrooms and equipments for children and young people with additional learning needs (ALN)
ImpactEd Group is launching the next phase of Understanding Attendance, a large-scale national research project identifying barriers to attendance and effective intervention strategies.
The Scottish Government has proposed new regulations which would see local authorities get data so they can ensure eligible pupils receive their free school meals.
The report shows that the benefits of expanding free school meals also includes improved attendance, better pupil outcomes and wider social benefits including reduced inequalities.
The first of findings from a NEU survey have revealed that a third of teachers in private schools have needed to seek additional work to supplement their teacher income.
A national toothbrushing programme is to be rolled out for three to five-year olds in early years settings — including nurseries and primary schools — in the most deprived areas of England.