This section is designed to provide Schools with information on school attendance issues. Please browse through our site to find out more

Schools are obliged by law to report on school attendance since the inception of the Education (Welfare) Act 2000. This obligation exists to protect children’s educational welfare. Poor school attendance needs to be responded to early; otherwise, as research has shown, it can lead to poorer exam results

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The online reporting system www.schoolreturn.ie has been designed to ensure reporting on absenteeism is a simple procedure for schools. The website has been developed in consultation with school managers, principals, teachers and parents.

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A summary of the most frequently asked questions in relation to the NEWB

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