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 58k 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.
@9L2X73L1mo1MO
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.
@9LWZKKW3 days3D
No but schools should be allowed to grant more absence time as my kids attendance is 95-100% and we're still refused time off to get holiday deals.
@9LVDVJH6 days6D
Yes and find ways to prevent and help children regarding the reason of truancy may have social issues that affects them
@9LRDYZG1wk1W
No, but focus on rehabilitative measures for both the student and parent(s), rather than punishment.
@9L6K35R1mo1MO
Depending on the students grades. If an intelligent student who wouldn’t suffer from missing a few school days should be allowed. If however a student is not doing successful then stricter rules should apply to their attendance, however this would also include an inquiry as to why they are struggling with their education, such as undiagnosed learning difficulty conditions and behavioural issues. Having an awareness of obstacles that could impact a child’s learning.
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