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How does school absence affect later educational outcomes?

School absence leads to lower educational qualifications and poorer wellbeing in early adulthood....

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08.00 26 Feb 2026


How does school absence affect later educational outcomes?


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08.00 26 Feb 2026


School absence leads to lower educational qualifications and poorer wellbeing in early adulthood. That’s the top lines from a new ESRI report today  

For more on these findings and reaction, Anton spoke to Emer Smyth, Research Professor with the ESRI and also Paul Crone, Director of the National Association of Principals and Deputy Principals. 


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