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Attendance register

The legal record of whether each pupil is present, absent or attending an approved activity at each session, kept using national attendance codes.

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All four UK nations (details may differ)
Topic
Policy and law

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Registration All four UK nations (details may differ)
The taking of the attendance register at the start of the morning and afternoon sessions.
Persistent absence (PA) England Wales
In England, missing 10% or more of possible school sessions.
Authorised absence All four UK nations (details may differ)
An absence the school has given permission for or accepts as justified, such as illness.

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Definitions are written by Classfern in our own words for teachers in the UK and the US. They are short explanations, not legal or official definitions: always check the official guidance for your country, nation or state. Classfern is not affiliated with or endorsed by any government department, inspectorate or exam board named here.