Number of pupils missing more than half of school hits another record high

School absence in England has improved overall, but those with additional needs are missing more school. School absence in England has improved overall, but those with additional needs are missing more school.

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• School absence in England has improved overall, but those with additional needs are missing more school.
• School absence in England has improved overall, but those with additional needs are missing more school. School absence in England
• has improved overall, but those with additional needs are missing more school.

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• School absence in England has improved overall, but those with additional needs are missing more school.
• School absence in England has improved overall, but those with additional needs are missing more school. School absence in England
• has improved overall, but those with additional needs are missing more school.