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School 'severe absences' at highest rate since Covid-19 pandemic

The Independent UK News · 15 October 2026 at 16:18

School 'severe absences' at highest rate since Covid-19 pandemic

Department for Education (DfE) figures show the increase was driven by primary and special schools

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