150,000 severely absent children in England prompt schools to send police to parents' homes for attendance improvement.

Schools in England are sending police to homes of absent pupils, threatening parents with jail time if attendance doesn't improve. Critics argue the approach ignores potential reasons for absenteeism and lacks mental health support for struggling families. Over 150,000 children at state schools were classified as severely absent in the 2022-23 academic year, with headteachers under government pressure to address attendance issues.

May 19, 2024
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