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Seventh Report - Persistent absence and support for disadvantaged pupils
Education Committee
HC 970
Published 27 September 2023
Government response
First Special Report - Persistent absence and support for disadvantaged pupils: Government response to the Committee’s Seventh Report · published 6 Dec 2023
Recommendations & Conclusions
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Conclusion
Acknowledged
Para 167
Gypsy, Roma and Traveller pupils face significant attendance barriers requiring targeted support.
Conclusion
There is clear evidence to suggest pupils from the Gypsy, Roma and Traveller community face significant barriers to attendance. Whilst the Department is aware of this, not enough is being done to support this pupil cohort, and community interventions are …
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Government Response Summary
The Department will continue to convene the GRT Stakeholder group termly, engage them on attendance issues, and develop a good practice webinar focused on meeting GRT pupils' attendance needs.
Department for Education
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Recommendation
Acknowledged
Roll out national measures to support Gypsy, Roma and Traveller pupils using best practice.
Recommendation
We recommend the Department continue to work with stakeholders from the GRT community and using examples of best practice, roll out measures on a national scale to support this pupil cohort. (Paragraph 168) 68 Persistent absence and support for disadvantaged …
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Government Response Summary
The Department will continue termly engagement with the GRT Stakeholder group, use their insights to test policy responses, and develop a good practice webinar focused on meeting GRT pupils' attendance needs.
Department for Education
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