Whilst attending school is a positive and rewarding experience for most children and young
people, concerns surrounding school attendance problems are increasing both in Ireland …

School attendance is crucial for academic progress as well as the holistic development of
children (Pellegrini, 2007). Research has consistently demonstrated poor short-term and …

Difficulties with school attendance have been linked to poorer academic attainment, as well
as later unemployment and reduced emotional wellbeing. This is a particularly pertinent …

Australia's long-term decline in attendance is of increasing concern for educators,
researchers and policy-makers nationwide. Declines were evident before 2020, and the …

It is estimated that up to 5% of school-aged young people experience persistent difficulties
attending school, with consequent long-term academic, social, and emotional impacts (Elliot …

Background The COVID‐19 pandemic resulted in school closures worldwide and
unexcused absences have increased since schools reopened. Aims Drawing on multiple …

This report comprises six chapters, including this introductory chapter which provides
background information on school and school attendance in Australia. The remaining …

According to government guidance in the UK, improving attendance is everyone's business
(DfE, 2022a). This paper sets out the work of one local authority (LA) to develop their own …

This presentation builds on an international comparative project on school attendance
problems (SAPs) in four different countries: Sweden, Germany, England and Japan. The aim …

Essential Partnerships for Showing Up: Families, Youth and Community Essential
Partnerships for Showing Up: Families, Youth and Community Attendance Awareness …