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Back to school 2024  
2 September 2024
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New figures reveal drop in number of school absences, but attendance must remain top priority
25 January 2024
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The road to no more children missing from education
20 January 2023
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Attendance goals need to be as ambitious as children are for themselves
16 January 2023
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Using data on previous absence to predict current absence
10 January 2023
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School: Annual roundup
7 December 2022
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A 100% attendance target means no child left behind 
30 November 2022
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How Help at Hand helps children get back into education
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An integrated AP system designed by the children who use it
29 November 2022
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Out of sight, out of mind?
28 November 2022
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Carers Rights Day 2022
24 November 2022
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Family Review Part II: Bringing family services together through better data practices
8 November 2022
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