Statistics,statistics,statistics...
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Truancy in secondary schools has remained static between 2007-8 and 2009 with pupils missing 1.49% of half-days.While the number of days missed from truancy has risen overall, the number of pupils who are "persistent absentees" – meaning they missed a day of school a week or more in 2008-09 has fallen. Some 208,380 pupils are persistent absentees, compared to 233,000 in the previous year.
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Well that's something to be pleased about.
oh look another.
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The total authorised absence rate – where pupils have permission to miss school – fell to its lowest level recorded with children in all schools missing 5.21% of half-days in 2008-09, down from 5.28% in the previous year.
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And I'd like to point out it is down to PARENTS to see their children attend regularly in school not any political party in particular.It is up to parents to realise that anything under 99% attendance can severely limit the GCSE grades a child might achieve.