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School attendance and clinically vulnerable families – a guide for parents and schools

14th October 2021

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Good Law Project is a not for profit campaign organisation that uses the law for a better world.

We know that the law, in the right hands, can be a fair and decent force for good. It is a practical tool for positive change and can make amazing things happen.

Earlier this week, the Education Secretary sent out new guidance which conceded that schools need to be sensitive to families’ needs when considering absence due to Covid. This is a big win for clinically extremely vulnerable families.

We promised then that we would publish a guide to help both schools and parents understand the Government’s new guidance – here it is:

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