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<p>The department’s guidance on school attendance sets out clear expectations of schools,
trusts and local authorities in relation to improving school attendance. The guidance
can be found here: <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/working-together-to-improve-school-attendance"
target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/working-together-to-improve-school-attendance</a>.
This guidance recognises that issues with housing (such as being in temporary accommodation)
can impact on children’s ability to attend school regularly, and highlights the importance
of effective multi-disciplinary support for the family to address attendance problems
where that is the case.</p><p>The government provides a range of help to schools to
support disadvantaged pupils, which may include those in temporary accommodation.
The Pupil Premium, rising to around £2.9 billion next financial year, is supporting
schools to improve outcomes for disadvantaged pupils. School leaders use this extra
funding to tailor support, based on the needs of their disadvantaged pupils, and to
invest in proven practices that improve outcomes. Currently 1.9 million of the most
disadvantaged children are eligible for and claiming a free nutritious meal. In addition,
the government is committed to continuing support for school breakfasts. In November
2022, the department extended the National School Breakfast Programme for an additional
year until the end of the summer term in 2024.</p><p> </p><p> </p>
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