Written question WQ96239
- Asked by
- Natasha AsgharConservative
- To be answered by
- Cabinet Secretary for Education
- Tabled
- Due
- Answered
- Time to answer
- 7 days
Question
What action is the Welsh Government taking to tackle persistent absences in schools?
Answer
Answered by Cabinet Secretary for Education
Improving attendance remains a national priority. We are providing additional funding for Family Engagement Officers to support schools in becoming Community Focused Schools and to build these relationships, addressing the root causes of non-attendance. We have announced £8.8m in funding to support schools with this work over two years.