Tag: School Attendance
Impact of Heavy Periods on School Attendance and Exam Scores: Study in England
Heavy, prolonged periods and severe menstrual pain are linked with lower school attendance and poorer GCSE scores, according to new research from England. The study, which focused on over 2,700 girls aged 13 to...
Avoid Casual Attitude: Bridget Phillipson Warns Parents on School Attendance
Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson has issued a stark warning to parents across England, urging them to prioritize consistent school attendance for their children. In a recent speech, she expressed concern over the rising trend...
Improving School Attendance Through Work Experience: Insights from Manchester Airport CEO
Ken O'Toole, the CEO of Manchester Airport Group, believes that in order to combat the rising rates of school absences, companies should provide work experience opportunities to children starting from a young age. He...
Investigating School Truancy: The Role of Law Enforcement Officers
It was a sunny Thursday afternoon when Mitch Carroll, a retired cop investigating school truancy, arrived at an apartment building in Madison County, Ind. Dressed casually, Carroll approached a middle-aged woman named Sharon, assuring...
Investigating School Truancy: The Role of a School Resource Officer
It was a sunny afternoon when Mitch Carroll, a retired cop investigating school truancy, arrived at an apartment building in Madison County, Ind. Dressed casually in jeans and a T-shirt, Carroll approached a woman...