Truancy is intentional, unjustified, unauthorized, or illegal absence from compulsory education. Its absence is caused by students of their own free will and does not apply to excused absences. In England and Wales truancy is a criminal offence. Parents of students who are persistently truant may be imprisoned for up to 3 months.
41% Yes |
59% No |
41% Yes |
59% No |
See how support for each position on “School Truancy” has changed over time for 57.5k UK voters.
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See how importance of “School Truancy” has changed over time for 57.5k UK voters.
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Unique answers from UK users whose views extended beyond the provided choices.
@92VQH2Q2yrs2Y
Yes, however if there is a legitimate reason; ie Physical/Mental illnesses, then no action should be taken by the government.
@9L2X73L4wks4W
There are various reasons as to why children truant from school; whether it is bullying, health issues, struggling with schoolwork, more help and resources should be provided to look into why children truant.
@9LK6Y6320hrs20H
Where parents have demonstrated they are doing all they can, no. If the parents are complicit, then yes. The state funds education for all, this resource should not be taken for granted or wasted.
@9LHQLVS4 days4D
Parents should be allowed to take children on holiday during school days as holiday companies whack the prices up during school holidays.
@9LFPJP47 days7D
Yes, more support needs to be put into place for students who are frequently failing to attend. Parents need support not fines and prison sentences.
@9LD9HYY1wk1W
Yes, fines should be removed but there should still be a safeguarding procedure to ensure the safety of the child if truant for a significant amount of time.
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