school attendance

Parents don’t believe their children should go to school every day, according to new report

Parents don’t believe their children should go to school every day, according to new report

“My take on attendance and absence now is like I don’t really care anymore” A new study by consultancy Public First has highlighted a ‘seismic shift’ in parental attitudes towards full-time school attendance since the Covid pandemic. Factors for this change include the cost-of-living crisis and a surge in mental health issues among young people. […]

3 years ago

New Poll Finds Parents Are Unsure When To Keep Sick Kids Home From School

New Poll Finds Parents Are Unsure When To Keep Sick Kids Home From School

Research released today by the University of Michigan in the US says most parents are unsure about when to send their sick child in to school and when to keep the little snotsers at home. We’ve all been there; the whispered discussions “How sick do you think he is? He’s ok to go in isn’t he? […]

10 years ago