MPs launch inquiry into school absence rates

Megan Warren-Lister
Friday, January 13, 2023

A group of cross-party MPs has launched an inquiry into the “causes and possible solutions to the growing issue of children’s absence from school” in the wake of concerns that Covid-19 has had a damaging effect on school attendance.

Robin Walker: 'We will look at how targeted support can help to improve attendance'. Picture: Parliament UK
Robin Walker: 'We will look at how targeted support can help to improve attendance'. Picture: Parliament UK

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