Local MP Mark Pawsey has welcomed the news that the number of pupils persistently skipping school in Warwickshire has fallen by 26.9 per cent since 2010.
In 2009/10 3,898 pupils were persistently absence from school, but this has fallen to 2,849 in 2012/13.
Mark said:
“The evidence shows that persistent absence for school has a serious detrimental effect on pupils’ performance and so it is great news that, thanks to this Government’s actions, truancy has dramatically reduced in Rugby.”
Mark continued:
“This Government is reintroducing rigour into our schools, ensuring high standards of discipline are maintained, and our EBacc means that more young people are studying for the key academic subjects that will help them get a job.”
Mark concluded:
“There is no excuse for skipping school. We have taken action to reduce absence by increasing fines and encouraging schools to address the problem earlier. These figures show we are making progress, with 130,000 fewer pupils regularly missing school under this government.”