Identify the early warning signs of irregular school attendance to stop the development of school truancy.
Early warning signs include the following:
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missing lessons during the school day
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arriving late for school or classes
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leaving school early
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many days absent either unexplained absences, through illness or family reasons
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learning difficulties
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being the victim of bullying or harassment
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difficulties moving from one school to another
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health issues experienced by the student and/or family members.