MidKent College
Schools are walking an attendance tightrope amid government pressure and more parental opposition
Research finds 32 million days were lost to unauthorised absence and exclusions in 2022-23
Concerning analysis reveals most vulnerable pupils miss up to 4.4 more days of school than their peers
Schools found success when they identified areas where pupils did not feel safe
Holiday firm offers four-night 'showtime term-time midweek breaks'
The inside story of the government's latest drive to cut absences
And just half of those reached achieved improved attendance
Politicians and commentators 'far too quick to take potshots at schools', says trust CEO John Camp
New children's commissioner report calls for 'joined-up approach' on poor school attendance
