Truancy rates have rocketed under Labour - Laws

11.28.00pm BST (GMT +0100) Tue 20th Oct 2009

David Laws MP, Liberal Democrat Shadow Chief Secretary to the Treasury

David Laws, Liberal Democrat Shadow Children, Schools and Families Secretary

Commenting on today's Government truancy figures, Liberal Democrat Shadow Children, Schools and Families Secretary, David Laws said:

"These figures are disgraceful, with truancy now at a record high.

"Despite promising to get a grip on this problem, truancy levels have rocketed under this Government.

"It's obvious that Labour's top-down approach has failed. What is needed is a more effective local approach involving parents, schools and the police.

"Extra investment to cut class sizes and provide more one-to-one support will enable teachers to work with individual children and make sure that they are engaged in the classroom."

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