School absences in Nottingham are higher than the East Midlands and national average.
Nottingham could be getting Government funding of over £570,000 to tackle persist absences at the city's schools. Recent figures show that the absence rate in Nottingham is higher than both the regional and national average, with the figure having gradually increased since the coronavirus pandemic.
The total funding is expected to be worth £578,600 over two years, comprising £228,100 already allocated this year and an indicative amount of £350,500 next year subject to good progress. The money will be spent on recruiting people including family support workers and educational welfare specialists to improve Nottingham's absence rates.
"Support Nottingham's school leaders to develop their knowledge of effective approaches in tackling persistent absence, and support to develop and implement effective strategies, which include proactive support for pupils at risk of persistent absence. Support Nottingham's schools to engage with communities and families in order to improve school attendance."
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