Persistent absence is of particular national, local and individual concern,

it reduces opportunity for children and young people to fulfil their educational potential;
reduces opportunity for further learning and employment;
increases the risk of being involved in antisocial behaviour and crime.

Preventing and reducing persistent absence is the mission of Attendance Plus.

How we achieve this:

Seek to understand the concern by looking at the size, scope, characteristics and consequences of persistent absence.
Determine the causes and correlates of persistent absence.
Establish the factors that increase or decrease the risk of persistent absence.
Design and implement meaningful support.
Collaborate with families and schools to improve attendance and work towards better outcomes.

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