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To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the effect of persistent absence from school on GCSE attainment in England.
To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the effect of persistent absence from school on GCSE attainment in England.
Tackling absence is at the heart of the government’s mission to break down barriers to opportunity. The pandemic had a significant impact on attendance across the country, with persistent absence rates roughly doubling. Attendance has been improving year on year, though persistent absence remains above pre-pandemic levels.
The causes of persistent absence are complex and often overlapping. They include physical and mental ill health, special educational needs and disabilities, disadvantage, insecure housing, transport difficulties and other practical barriers.
Persistent absence is substantially higher among disadvantaged pupils. In the 2024/25 academic year, 32.35% of pupils eligible for free school meals were persistently absent, compared with 12.10% for pupils who are not eligible.
Absence also has a significant effect on attainment. Departmental analysis found that pupils who miss just 10 days in Year 11 have around half the odds of achieving grade 5 in English and mathematics compared with otherwise similar pupils. However, measures taken by the government and the sector are having an effect. In 2024/25 pupils attended over 5 million more days than in the previous year, and around 150,000 fewer children were persistently absent.
To ask the Secretary of State for Education, whether her Department is providing additional support to schools and colleges in areas where an higher than average proportion of students do not achieve a grade 4 in GCSE (a) English and (b) Maths.
To ask the Secretary of State for Education, whether her Department is providing additional support to schools and colleges in areas where an higher than average proportion of students do not achieve a grade 4 in GCSE (a) English and (b) Maths.
The department has committed £27.7 million this financial year to raise reading standards, including a statutory reading check for pupils in year 8 to help schools provide targeted support.
In 2025/26, the English Hubs programme launched a pilot to support secondary schools with the greatest reading need. From the 2026/27 academic year, this intensive support at key stage 3 will be rolled out across all English Hubs. In January 2026, all schools were given access to Unlocking Reading, a continuing professional development programme.
A national network of 40 maths hubs is supporting schools to improve teaching quality. It aims to improve the teaching of mathematics for all by providing school-to-school support on subject knowledge and pedagogy, supporting teaching quality and workforce recruitment and retention. Maths hub support is prioritised to schools who need it most, including through reference to their attainment.
Through the consultation on KS4 performance measures, we have also proposed extending eligibility for targeted regional improvements for standards and excellence (RISE) support to schools with the very lowest levels of pupil achievement, ensuring they have access to timely support to improve outcomes.
Additionally, in the 2026/27 financial year we will be providing around £3.2 billion of pupil premium funding to improve the outcomes of disadvantaged children. This funding enables schools to put targeted support in place for children, especially those from low income and disadvantaged backgrounds, in line with evidence-based strategies from the Education Endowment Foundation, supporting all young people to achieve and thrive.
Moved by
Baroness Smith of Malvern (Lab)
156: Clause 32, page 62, line 21, leave out from “education” to “at” in line 22 and insert “as mentioned in subsection (1)(a) to any child living in England or Wales (whether or not that child lives in the authority’s area) or has provided such...
Moved by
Baroness Smith of Malvern (Lab)
156: Clause 32, page 62, line 21, leave out from “education” to “at” in line 22 and insert “as mentioned in subsection (1)(a) to any child living in England or Wales (whether or not that child lives in the authority’s area) or has provided such...
Moved by
Baroness Smith of Malvern (Lab)
158: Clause 32, page 64, line 36, at end insert—
“(c) information about access to examinations for the General Certificate of Secondary Education.”
Member's explanatory statement
This amendment would add information about access to GCSE exams to the list of examples of matters about which a local authority...
Moved by
Baroness Smith of Malvern (Lab)
158: Clause 32, page 64, line 36, at end insert—
“(c) information about access to examinations for the General Certificate of Secondary Education.”
Member's explanatory statement
This amendment would add information about access to GCSE exams to the list of examples of matters about which a local authority...
Moved by
Baroness Smith of Malvern (Lab)
161: Clause 32, page 64, line 37, leave out “duty in subsection (1) does not apply” and insert “duties in subsections (1), (2A) and (2B) do not apply in relation to a child”
Member's explanatory statement
This amendment is consequential on my second amendment of clause 32...
Moved by
Baroness Smith of Malvern (Lab)
161: Clause 32, page 64, line 37, leave out “duty in subsection (1) does not apply” and insert “duties in subsections (1), (2A) and (2B) do not apply in relation to a child”
Member's explanatory statement
This amendment is consequential on my second amendment of clause 32...
Moved by
Baroness Smith of Malvern (Lab)
162: Clause 32, page 65, line 8, leave out subsection (3) and insert—
“(3) In section 569(2A)—
(a) after “section” insert “436B(6), 436C(1)(e), 436C(2), 436C(4), 436E(1)(a), 436E(7), 436E(9), 436F(1), 436F(2),”;
(b) after “550ZC(7)” insert “, or under paragraph 5 of Schedule 31A”.”
Member's explanatory statement
This amendment would provide that...
Moved by
Baroness Smith of Malvern (Lab)
162: Clause 32, page 65, line 8, leave out subsection (3) and insert—
“(3) In section 569(2A)—
(a) after “section” insert “436B(6), 436C(1)(e), 436C(2), 436C(4), 436E(1)(a), 436E(7), 436E(9), 436F(1), 436F(2),”;
(b) after “550ZC(7)” insert “, or under paragraph 5 of Schedule 31A”.”
Member's explanatory statement
This amendment would provide that...
Moved by
Baroness Smith of Malvern (Lab)
165: Clause 33, page 68, line 35, at end insert “; or has taken such action during the period of 5 years ending with the date on which a preliminary notice is to be served under subsection (1).”
Member's explanatory statement
This amendment would allow a local...
Moved by
Baroness Smith of Malvern (Lab)
165: Clause 33, page 68, line 35, at end insert “; or has taken such action during the period of 5 years ending with the date on which a preliminary notice is to be served under subsection (1).”
Member's explanatory statement
This amendment would allow a local...
Moved by
Baroness Smith of Malvern (Lab)
169: Clause 33, page 70, line 10, after “that Act” insert “, or which has been taken during the period of 5 years ending with the date that the order would be made,”
Member's explanatory statement
This amendment would also cover action taken by the local authority...
Moved by
Baroness Smith of Malvern (Lab)
169: Clause 33, page 70, line 10, after “that Act” insert “, or which has been taken during the period of 5 years ending with the date that the order would be made,”
Member's explanatory statement
This amendment would also cover action taken by the local authority...
Moved by
Baroness Smith of Malvern (Lab)
172: Clause 33, page 77, line 28, after “that Act” insert “, or which has been taken during the period of 5 years ending with the date that the order was made,”
Member's explanatory statement
This amendment would also cover action taken by the local authority under...
Moved by
Baroness Smith of Malvern (Lab)
172: Clause 33, page 77, line 28, after “that Act” insert “, or which has been taken during the period of 5 years ending with the date that the order was made,”
Member's explanatory statement
This amendment would also cover action taken by the local authority under...
Moved by
Baroness Smith of Malvern (Lab)
173: Clause 34, page 81, line 32, leave out “Except as provided by subsection (3),”
Member's explanatory statement
This amendment is consequential on my amendment to clause 34, page 81, line 39.
174: Clause 34, page 81, line 39, leave out from beginning to end of line 5...
Moved by
Baroness Smith of Malvern (Lab)
173: Clause 34, page 81, line 32, leave out “Except as provided by subsection (3),”
Member's explanatory statement
This amendment is consequential on my amendment to clause 34, page 81, line 39.
174: Clause 34, page 81, line 39, leave out from beginning to end of line 5...
Moved by
Baroness Smith of Malvern (Lab)
175: Clause 35, page 82, line 10, leave out “under sections” and insert “under or by virtue of sections 434A, 434B and”
Member's explanatory statement
This amendment would ensure that local authorities have regard to guidance when exercising functions relating to the withdrawal of children from school.
Moved by
Baroness Smith of Malvern (Lab)
175: Clause 35, page 82, line 10, leave out “under sections” and insert “under or by virtue of sections 434A, 434B and”
Member's explanatory statement
This amendment would ensure that local authorities have regard to guidance when exercising functions relating to the withdrawal of children from school.
Moved by
The Lord Bishop of Manchester
175A: Clause 37, page 83, line 42, at end insert—
“(fa) an institution—
(i) that is only providing religious instruction or guidance,
(ii) where parents or guardians of attendees have registered at their Local Authority that they provide suitable out-of-school education separate from or in addition to any...
Moved by
The Lord Bishop of Manchester
175A: Clause 37, page 83, line 42, at end insert—
“(fa) an institution—
(i) that is only providing religious instruction or guidance,
(ii) where parents or guardians of attendees have registered at their Local Authority that they provide suitable out-of-school education separate from or in addition to any...
My Lords, this amendment is a repeat of one that I tabled in Committee, to which my right reverend friend the Bishop of Oxford spoke in my absence. I am deeply grateful to him, and to the noble Lords, Lord Lucas and Lord Marks of Hale, who have added their...
My Lords, this amendment is a repeat of one that I tabled in Committee, to which my right reverend friend the Bishop of Oxford spoke in my absence. I am deeply grateful to him, and to the noble Lords, Lord Lucas and Lord Marks of Hale, who have added their...
My Lords, I support Amendment 175A. The Government and the Secretary of State for Education in particular have rightly been vocal in confronting antisemitism in education, but that commitment must extend beyond condemning violence or bans towards Jews. The Government cannot condemn violence and bans against Jewish people and then...
My Lords, I support Amendment 175A. The Government and the Secretary of State for Education in particular have rightly been vocal in confronting antisemitism in education, but that commitment must extend beyond condemning violence or bans towards Jews. The Government cannot condemn violence and bans against Jewish people and then...
My Lords, I wish to speak against Amendment 175A. It is tabled in the same way as it was in Committee, but I accept that it was the right reverend Prelate the Bishop of Oxford rather than the right reverend Prelate Bishop of Manchester who spoke to it on that...
My Lords, I wish to speak against Amendment 175A. It is tabled in the same way as it was in Committee, but I accept that it was the right reverend Prelate the Bishop of Oxford rather than the right reverend Prelate Bishop of Manchester who spoke to it on that...
My Lords, I do not read this amendment in the same way as the noble Baroness, Lady Morris, does, but I will come to that. I start with renewed thanks to the Minister for the time that she and her officials have given to me and thanks to the right...
My Lords, I do not read this amendment in the same way as the noble Baroness, Lady Morris, does, but I will come to that. I start with renewed thanks to the Minister for the time that she and her officials have given to me and thanks to the right...
My Lords, faith schools play an important part in our country’s education and are to be valued, but as the noble Baroness, Lady Morris, rightly said, we also believe that all children should have access to a broad and balanced curriculum. If we accommodate changes for one religious faith group,...
My Lords, faith schools play an important part in our country’s education and are to be valued, but as the noble Baroness, Lady Morris, rightly said, we also believe that all children should have access to a broad and balanced curriculum. If we accommodate changes for one religious faith group,...
I too thank the right reverend Prelate the Bishop of Manchester for tabling this amendment again. As the noble Baroness, Lady Morris, said, we had a fervent debate in Committee, where the case was made for the precious nature of Haredi traditions but also for the importance of avoiding a...
I too thank the right reverend Prelate the Bishop of Manchester for tabling this amendment again. As the noble Baroness, Lady Morris, said, we had a fervent debate in Committee, where the case was made for the precious nature of Haredi traditions but also for the importance of avoiding a...
As other noble Lords have done, I first thank the right reverend Prelate the Bishop of Manchester for bringing forward Amendment 175A. Of course, this amendment was previously tabled in Committee and debated extensively then. For reasons of time, I will not repeat that debate.
However, I agree with my noble...
As other noble Lords have done, I first thank the right reverend Prelate the Bishop of Manchester for bringing forward Amendment 175A. Of course, this amendment was previously tabled in Committee and debated extensively then. For reasons of time, I will not repeat that debate.
However, I agree with my noble...