It’s a reminder that the pandemic is not over for many by the number of pupils absent from England’s state schools. According to Government figures, 130,000 pupils were out of school for Covid-related reasons on Thursday 11 November.
These absences are not just down to the obvious Covid-related reasons such as positive cases and isolation. Lots of pupils with special needs are now struggling to cope with attending school. which is contributing to the number of absentee children. Added to that, increasing numbers of children and young people are facing mental health issues due to the pandemic.
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