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Back to school 2024  
2 September 2024
News and blogs
New figures reveal drop in number of school absences, but attendance must remain top priority
25 January 2024
News and blogs
The road to no more children missing from education
20 January 2023
Blogs
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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Be inspired
A voice for teenagers in care and care leavers, a place to share your stories, experiences and achievements and find useful life hacks
Be inspired
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