School Absenteeism

Paper Summary:

This paper discusses the results of a study presented in an article by Ken Reid called "The Views of Head Teachers and Teachers on Attendance Issues in Primary Schools." It discusses the aims and methods of the research and then discusses its conclusions. The paper discusses the primary causes of truancy and the roles of the schools in managing truancy issues.

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" This research has provided valuable insights into the existing problems and the solutions for the same. Though being a limited research in terms of the quantity, the findings of the research are highly qualitative and can be applicable to other schools in the different counties across the nation. It transpires that the Education Welfare Service needs to be geared up to meet with the demands of the primary schools which have for so long been largely ignored. There is no question of doubt that the outcome of the study has clearly outlined the discrepancies and the issues that demand our immediate attention. The solutions if judiciously undertaken would definitely help in bringing down absenteeism among primary children and consequently have a positive impact on the secondary stage as well as the future of the children."

Sample of Sources Used:

• Ken Reid, 'The views of Head Teachers and Teachers on Attendance issues in Primary Schools', Swansea Institute of Higher Education
• DfES, "Every Child Counts', Accessed Apr 21st 2007, Available at, http://www.dfes.gov.uk/consultations/downloadableDocs/EveryChildMattersNextSteps.pdf
• Jane Bruccoleri, "Primary School Puts End to High Truancy", Accessed Apr 21st 2007, Available at, http://www.croydonguardian.co.uk/education/educationnews/display.var.1076255.0.primary_school_puts_end_to_high_truancy.php
• Sally Goddard Blythe, "the INPP School Program", Accessed Apr 21st 2007, Available at, http://ngfl.northumberland.gov.uk/sla/CPD%20SLA%2006- 07/Behaviour%20Support/INPP%20School%20Programme.htm
• NFPI, "Bullying and truancy report 2006", Accessed Apr 21st 2007, Available at, http://www.familyandparenting.org/pages/page2.php?id=194#6.7

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