The number of children not going to school remains stubbornly high.
New government figures published this week show that while rates haven’t worsened since last year, absenteeism is still well above levels before the pandemic.
Many missing pupils are staying at home because they don’t get the specialised support they need in the classroom.
A new film captures the raw challenges families face trying to navigate the system and get their children back to school.
We went along to meet some of the cast and crew of Unauthorised Absence.