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Rising School Refusal and Academic Struggles Highlight Youth Education Crisis
Recent reports indicate that six out of ten students with neurodevelopmental disorders fail to complete secondary education, while surveys show most children and teens skipped school at least once last year. Experts warn that systemic gaps in mental health support and inclusive schooling are exacerbating the crisis.
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Most primary and secondary students refused to go to school at least once last year
Anxiety, difficulties engaging with lessons and friendship problems cited as reasons in Barnardos study
By Kitty Holland
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Increase in children avoiding primary and secondary school due to anxiety
Some 52% of primary school parents and 42% of secondary school parents surveyed by Barnardos said anxiety was the main reason for their child refusing to go to school.
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First report: irish-times · 1 Sept, 23:01|Full coverage: 3 · 9h|Window: 9h
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