§ Baroness Sharp of Guildfordasked Her Majesty's Government: When they intend to commence Section 53 (Attendance Targets) of the Education Act 2002. [HL54]
§ The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State Department for Education and Skills (Baroness Ashton of UphollandWe intend to commence Section 53 (Attendance Targets) of the Education Act 2002 in time for the 2004–05 school year. The provision will enable regulations to be made which can require schools to set targets for authorised as well as unauthorised absences from school. This is in line with the Government's approach to reduce unauthorised absences in the 2003–04 school year and improve overall attendance levels thereafter.
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