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<p>The department does not hold information on absence by the specific category of
long COVID. Data on absence by reason, which includes the category of illness, is
published in the ‘Pupil Absence in Schools in England’ statistical release: <a href="https://explore-education-statistics.service.gov.uk/find-statistics/pupil-absence-in-schools-in-england"
target="_blank">https://explore-education-statistics.service.gov.uk/find-statistics/pupil-absence-in-schools-in-england</a>.</p><p>
</p><p>Where pupils face barriers to their attendance because of long-term medical
conditions, the department expects schools to work with families to put in place additional
support to help them to attend regularly. They should also consider whether support
from external agencies would be appropriate, may need to provide reasonable adjustments,
and ensure that appropriate pastoral support is in place. Local authorities are responsible
for arranging suitable provision for children of compulsory school age who, because
of health reasons, would otherwise not receive suitable education.</p><p><strong><br>
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