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England’s New School Attendance Rules | Leeds News
Starting September 1, England’s schools face new AI-driven attendance targets designed to tackle rising absenteeism—now at nearly 7% after pandemic spikes. Schools will get personalized goals based on past performance and peer benchmarks, with no immediate penalties but escalating scrutiny from Ofsted. Parents may face fines starting at £80 for five or more unauthorized absences, rising to £160 on repeat offenses—and potentially prosecution or jail time for third offenses. Experts urge schools to challenge unrealistic targets early, review benchmark comparisons, and seek support before…
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