Schools (Absenteeism) (Hansard, 10 June 1982)

HC Deb 10 June 1982 vol 25 c151W 151W

§ Mr. Barry Jones
asked the Secretary of State for Wales what were the absenteeism rates in Welsh secondary and Welsh primary schools in 1979, 1980 and 1981–82; what action he is taking to reduce absenteeism; and if he will make a statement.

§ Mr. Michael Roberts
The available information is as follows:

Percentage of Pupils Absent of Census Day^*

Academic Year Primary Schools Secondary Schools

1979–80 8 11

1980–81 8 11

1981–82(Provisional) 8 11

^* At September each year;

Action to reduce absenteeism is, primarily, a matter for individual local education authorities and schools.

Percentage of Pupils Absent of Census Day^*
Academic Year	Primary Schools	Secondary Schools
1979–80	8	11
1980–81	8	11
1981–82(Provisional)	8	11
^* At September each year;