According to guidelines published on teachernet.gov.uk, teachers shouldhand out certificates in assembly and have homework-free days to rewardpupils for regularly turning up.
But the Government has insisted the rewards are balanced by firmpunishments for persistent truants. A number of schools have introducedprizes to encourage students to attend class.
The guidelines come after a report claimed that truancy sweeps are notcost effective (Children Now, 14-20 September).
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