教育部长将持续的缺课现象，尤其是弱势学生的旷课称为“流行病”，并发誓要对家长进行罚款。 Education Secretary labels persistent school absenteeism, particularly among disadvantaged students, as an "epidemic" and vows to fine parents.

教育部长布里吉特·菲利普森称儿童缺学率是"流行病", 断言她不会为经常缺学儿童的父母罚款道歉. Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson has labeled children's school absenteeism as an "epidemic," asserting she will not apologize for fining parents of frequently absent children. 一份报告指出,近37%的处境不利学生长期缺课,平均每年缺课14天,自这一流行病以来有所增加。 A report indicates that nearly 37% of disadvantaged pupils are persistently absent, missing an average of 14 school days annually, a rise since the pandemic. 菲利普森旨在营造一个令人欢迎的环境,提高出勤率,劳工局以前曾承诺免费早餐俱乐部来解决这一问题。 Phillipson aims to foster a welcoming environment to boost attendance, with Labour previously promising free breakfast clubs to address the issue.