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Starting September, schools are rolling out new rules to handle medical absences — with a focus on minimizing disruption and keeping kids in class as much as possible. The Department for Education’s new toolkit urges parents to request absences in advance and schedule appointments outside school hours, while schools are encouraged to let students come in before or after appointments if they’re up for it — even suggesting they wear uniform to ease re-entry. With attendance still a top priority — despite progress in reducing overall absences — officials warn that the pandemic’s lingering effects mean both occasional and chronic absenteeism remain serious challenges. These new protocols aim to balance health needs with learning continuity, reinforcing that consistent attendance is critical for students’ academic success, well-being, and future earnings.

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