Spring Term absence round-up
We bring you an up-to-date picture of absence across the country
Absence in the first half of Spring Term
At the end of last term we saw high levels of illness-related absence. In this post, we look at absence in Spring Term so far to see whether things have improved.
The long(er)-term impact of long-term disadvantage at school
A round-up of the key points from our report to the Northern Powerhouse Partnership on long-term disadvantage
Four things to look out for on A-Level results day
A preview of what to expect from tomorrow's A-Level results day
Long-term outcomes of pupils who experience alternative provision
The highlights of a recently published report looking at long-term outcomes of pupils who have spent time in alternative provision
Pupil absence in Welsh secondary schools this year
The impact of COVID on pupil absence appears to have been much greater in Wales than in England
The FFT Regional Attendance Tracker
FFT's weekly attendance data is now publicly available. We celebrate by bringing you the latest insights.
Will the Government’s latest attendance initiative work?
The DfE's latest proposals target schools and Local Authorities. But are they looking in the right place?
Increasing rates of sickness absence in primary schools
Absence overall has decreased this term, but sickness absence is as high as it's been during the pandemic