Students explore and challenge the causes and effects of truancy using worksheets which develop ideas, strategies and practical solutions for avoidance and preventing recurrence.

Students consider:

• a wide range of reasons for truancy, including self esteem, peer pressure and 'school phobia'
• the effect of truancy on family and friends, teachers and welfare officers
• longer term effects on employment, lifestyle and relationships
• returning to school after a period of absence
• the benefits of good attendance
• positive aspects of their school
• how they might change their school in order to reduce truancy