Source · Select Committees · Education Committee
Recommendation 29
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Introduce a mental health absence code for schools with clear usage thresholds.
Conclusion
As part of reforms to the guidance on attendance, the Department should introduce a mental health absence code, and set clear thresholds for its use.
Government response summary AI-generated
The government's response detailed the 'Working together to improve attendance' guidance, focusing on its 'support first' ethos and the use of legal interventions, but did not address the recommendation to introduce a mental health absence code.
Summary of the government's response below — read the verbatim text to verify.
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Government Response
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HM Government · verbatim extract
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79. Children and young people’s mental wellbeing is a priority for the Government. Schools should be safe, calm and supportive learning environments that promote and support wellbeing. The Department has issued guidance to schools about instances where a mental health issue is affecting attendance, which builds on the broader attendance expectations. It includes examples of effective practice where children with a mental health need have been supported to attend.
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