A recent report by the Centre for Social Justice reveals that over 20% of children in England are regularly missing school. The report suggests boosting sports in schools, investing in youth clubs, and engaging parents to address this issue. It also proposes ensuring five hours of weekly extracurricular activities for every child, expanding mental health support in schools, and scaling up mentoring programs. The report questions the effectiveness of fines for poor attendance and emphasizes the disruptive impact of absences on both teachers and students. The Department for Education stresses the importance of regular attendance and mentions ongoing support programs for schools dealing with persistently absent pupils.
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This is so insightful!
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It’s disheartening to learn about the high rate of school absenteeism 
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