The long-term outcomes of school absence

This event will launch the report 'Long-term outcomes of school absence', carried out in partnership with Tusla Education Support Services (TESS).

The study explores how school absence negatively affects educational outcomes, health and wellbeing, and social relations.

10.30

Registration/ coffee and pastries

11.00

Introduction

Helen Russell, Head of the Social Research Division, ESRI

11.10

Opening remarks

Áine O’Keeffe, Tusla Education Support Service (TESS)

11.20

Launch

Gráinne Egan, Social Inclusion Unit, Department of Education and Youth

11.30

Presentation of main findings

Emer Smyth, Anna Moya, Merike Darmody

12.00

Panel discussion:

Valerie Reynolds, Educational Welfare Officer, TESS

Sharon Grace, School Completion Coordinator, Bridgetown SCP

Paul Crone, National Association of Principals and Deputy Principals

Deirdre Kelly, Irish Primary Principals’ Network

12.35

Discussion/Q and A

1pm

Programme