This report presents the findings from a rapid literature review of approaches, programs and interventions that promote student attendance and address student absence. The findings of this report underscore the multifaceted nature of school attendance issues and the necessity of a comprehensive approach to improve attendance.

This report presents the findings from a rapid literature review of the barriers to school attendance and reasons for student absence. It discusses the strength of evidence related to barriers and reasons for absence across the different systems influencing young people’s development.