Schools may soon have to keep a closer eye on absent pupils — and unions agree

The suggested amendment, part of a bill gazetted in December, is meant to mitigate dropout rates

08 February 2022 - 19:44

Discussions around proposed changes to monitoring pupil attendance is expected to give direction to teachers...

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