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From the Educational Psychology team
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The STEPS team of Specialist Teaching and Educational Psychology provide information on children and young people experiencing barriers to attending school.
School non-attendance is a key challenge being faced by families and schools. This article provides further information on this area, and links to guidance and support.
Children and young people experiencing barriers to attending school
In the UK it is a legal requirement that all children receive an education. For most, this is by attending school. All 16-18 year olds are also required to continue accessing education or training.
When children and young people do not attend school and are not able to access a suitable education in other ways, it leaves them vulnerable to falling behind their peers, academically, socially and emotionally. It has been considered that approximately 1- 2% of the school population are absent from school due to emotional reasons.
Difficulties experienced by children and young people attending school can be cyclic and behaviours can become ingrained. Promoting school attendance, therefore, may not be a short process.
Recognising any difficulties a child or young person is experiencing in school as early as possible and providing appropriate support as soon as possible is of key importance.
To support schools and families in this area, the Educational Psychology Service have put together a range of information, guidance and resources.
For more information, please see Supporting Children and Young People experiencing barriers in school attendance | Gloucestershire County Council