In order to improve the attainment of some of the most deprived children and make the most effective use of the Pupil Premium, schools should be working with families to address the underlying issues behind children’s barriers to education.
There are nearly 300,000 pupils across schools in England who are persistently absent from school, missing an average of six weeks of school each year and often a lot more.
Poor attendance is the first step in a long-term cycle of low attainment, anti-social behaviour, crime and unemployment, generation after generation.
However, we also know that with the right interventions, persistent absence can be tackled.
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