Source · Select Committees · Education Committee
Recommendation 30
30
Accepted
Paragraph: 141
Inconsistent messaging and shifted parental attitudes increase post-pandemic illness absence rates.
Conclusion
Illness was the primary reason for pupil absence before covid-19 and remains so. But parental attitudes to illness and attendance have shifted and Government messaging has been inconsistent. As a result, the illness absence rate is considerably higher now that it was pre-pandemic.
Government response summary AI-generated
The government detailed its existing ‘Working together to improve attendance’ guidance, which focuses on prevention, early intervention, and legal measures to tackle attendance problems.
Paragraph Reference:
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Government Response
The government responded to this report on 6 December 2023. No passage in that response could be matched to this conclusion. Read the response document ↗