New research from the ESRI has traced absences among nine to 13 year olds
School absence has increased in the last ten years among children with socio-emotional difficulties and those who do not like school.
New research from the ESRI has traced absences among nine to 13 year olds, identifying the individual, family and school factors which contribute to absences.
Among the key findings were that absence rates vary significantly by social background.
Higher rates were seen among unskilled manual and non-employed families, those whose mothers have lower levels of education, families experiencing financial strain and lone-parent households.
It also found that young people with a disability are much more likely to miss school.
Children are more likely to miss school if their parents have a harsher parenting style and if there is a lack of routine around bedtimes and breakfast.
Absence rates vary across areas, and are higher among young people living in rented accommodation and those living in areas with low social capital.
Absence rates are higher among young people with negative attitudes to school, those who have poorer quality relationships with their teachers and those who experienced bullying.
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