Barriers to Attendance
Supporting Children and Young People experiencing barriers in school attendance (EBSA)
This guidance aims to provide information and approaches to primary and secondary school staff, as well as parents / carers, in the context of difficulties attending school. The guidance includes approaches and strategies drawing on existing research to help you manage the situation.
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Considering barriers to school attendance and definitions of terms -
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