Mental health barriers to school attendance

This report, produced in collaboration with the Children and Young People’s Mental Health Coalition, highlights the need to address the underlying causes of school absence. By increasing the availability of mental health support (both in schools and in the community), improving access to special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) diagnoses and support, and reducing the use of sanctions-based approaches, the government can boost attendance and support children to learn.

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