Jake Anders @jakeanders.uk · Nov 9

Of those who sought help, 35% said they were either on a waiting list or had otherwise yet to receive it. And the proportion waiting in less well-off parts of the country are higher: 39% compared to 28% of those in the most affluent areas. This is embedding inequalities.

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Jake Anders · Nov 9

Previous analysis by Xin Shao @lindseymacmillan.bsky.social & me highlights that psychological distress is an important predictor of persistent school absence. It’s therefore crucial those who need support get it quickly, so they miss as little learning as possible. blogs.ucl.ac.uk/cepeo/2023/0...