In the academic year 2023/24, around one in five children of compulsory school age in England missed a day or more of school per fortnight – and around one in three at sixth form age.28 Government data from November 2025 showed that almost one million young people aged 16–24 in the UK were not in education, employment or training (NEET).29 Improving attendance is a key priority for the Department.30 It is also unclear whether the Government is ensuring that home-to-school transport is being u...

In the academic year 2023/24, around one in five children of compulsory school age in England missed a day or more of school per fortnight – and around one in three at sixth form age.28 Government data from November 2025 showed that almost one million young people aged 16–24 in the UK were not in education, employment or training (NEET).29 Improving attendance is a key priority for the Department.30 It is also unclear whether the Government is ensuring that home-to-school transport is being used to ensure children can access further opportunities, such as by ensuring transport arrives at school before free breakfast clubs. Further clarificati Type: conclusion | Number: 13 | Response status: response_pending