Ep 854: England’s ‘Ghost’ Pupils
The number of children who are absent from school for more than half the time has soared by 136 per cent since before the pandemic. What’s behind the record levels of absenteeism?
Sensemaker · The Observer
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Show Notes
The number of children who are absent from school for more than half the time has soared by 136 per cent since before the pandemic. What’s behind the record levels of absenteeism?
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