School attendance problems (SAPs) have been framed in terms of 'truancy','school
phobia','school refusal','school withdrawal'and a range of similar terms. This variation reflects …

The concept of “extended non-attendance”(“school phobia” or “school refusal”) was
distinguished from truancy early in the twentieth century, and refers to children who fear …

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 …

This article presents reflections on the seven articles included in this special series. The
classification of school attendance problems (SAPs) based on structured checklists of SAP …

Extended school non-attendance (ESNA) is presented in the literature as a difficulty that can
result in negative outcomes for the pupil, not only with regard to academic attainment but …

Background Anxiety may be associated with poor attendance at school, which can lead to a
range of adverse outcomes. We systematically reviewed the evidence for an association …

School attendance problems (SAPs) become manifest in many ways and are associated
with multiple risk factors, calling for comprehensive assessment methods. This study …

Children who attend school regularly, and adolescents who complete high school, are more
likely to experience better quality of life and achieve greater success at social, academic …

Young people who feel unable to attend school have always been a concern, and the
incidence of this concern has heightened since the Covid-19 pandemic. In this chapter we …

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 …