This article has been brought to you by Slough Borough Council's Early Years Advisory Teacher, Karen Loft, for the attention of all Early Years and Childcare Practitioners.
"School is the best environment for pupils to learn in. Being in school helps keep children safe and supports them to reach their potential, while being surrounded by teachers and friends.
That’s why we’re committed to tackling the factors causing children to miss school. Here, we tell you what you need to know about school attendance.
What are ‘ghost children’?
‘Ghost children’ isn’t an official government term, but the media often uses it to refer to children who are not regularly attending school.
When the media refer to ghost children, they may mean children of school age, who are not registered pupils at a school and not receiving suitable education, such as adequate home-schooling.
The media may also include children who are registered at school but are persistently or severely absent."
For the full article follow this link: What are ‘ghost children’ and why is school attendance important? - The Education Hub (blog.gov.uk)