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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Lisa Salmon

When is it ok to keep my child off school?

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Your child’s got another cold or says they have tummy ache- do you let them stay off school, or force them to go in because education is important?

This can be a tough one for parents, especially if a child has no obvious signs of really being unwell, or they’re not sure it’s significant enough to warrant staying home.

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