School Attendance and Wellbeing: Research, Practice, and Collaboration

Across many countries, concerns about school absenteeism have intensified, particularly in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic. Given its complex and multifaceted causes and its lasting impact on young people’s development and life trajectories, advancing our understanding of absenteeism, including its risk and protective factors, is critical for building effective systems and interventions that support regular school attendance and student wellbeing.