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What is 'good attendance' and why is it so important?

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What is 'good attendance' and why is it so important?
Answer:
Generally good attendance is considered to be at least 96% for most children. Some parents think 90% attendance is good but that means a child will have missed at least 200 lessons over a year, lessons that will never be repeated. Research shows there is a clear link between high attendance and educational outcomes, leading to better life opportunities and the best results that an individual can achieve. Absence from school of any length can therefore have a negative impact on children’s wellbeing, including their mental health. Worries about not being able to catch up, not understanding lessons, or impacts on friendships are all common when children are absent from school.

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