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All schools in England to get pupil attendance targets, government says

All schools in England to get pupil attendance targets, government says
BBC News Thursday 06 August 2026, 13:26 UTC 1 min read
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The BBC understands schools will not be penalised for missing targets, but they will be monitored.

The BBC understands schools will not be penalised for missing targets, but they will be monitored.
England (LOCATION)
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