At present about one million pupils truant from their schools on a daily basis and this book
examines why they do it. The numerous reasons for truanting discussed are: * …

The purpose of this article is to focus on a review of recent research into school absenteeism
and truancy. The specific aim is to provide detailed information which should be particularly …

This paper presents new evidence obtained from an empirical study which used three distinct
groups of professionals engaged in the attempt to “brainstorm” reasons for pupils' non‐…

This paper has been written specifically from two perspectives. First, because of the research
and professional activity carried out by the author in the field for over forty years. Second, …

This global study, which has been coordinated by the World Meteorological Organization
Global Atmospheric Watch (WMO/GAW) programme, aims to understand the behaviour of key …

The present study provides the first direct comparison of anti-influenza A virus (IAV) activities
of the collectins surfactant protein (SP) A and SP-D, mannose-binding lectin (MBL), and …

Truancy: Short and Long-term Solutions is a practical and accessible guide to dealing with
the problem of truancy and non-attendance. It is the first book on the issue to actively focus on …

This paper presents and discusses data based on the perceptions of 128 persistent school
absentees on their initial and continued reasons for missing school. The findings suggest that …

… The pack can be read alongside Ken Reid’s new book Truancy and Schools, also published
… Tackling truancy in schools: a practical manual for primary and secondary schools/Ken Reid…

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