Observatory SOS-Attendance

Stronger Together Against School Absenteeism

Within the framework of our Erasmus+ project, partners from Spain 🇪🇸, Italy 🇮🇹, and Türkiye 🇹🇷 have jointly published a scientific article that highlights the strength of joining efforts, knowledge, and experiences to prevent school absenteeism and early school failure.

From the Observatory, this publication reflects how international collaboration makes it possible to compare and improve action protocols addressing school attendance problems, promoting prevention, interdisciplinary approaches, and adaptable strategies across different contexts.

This article is a clear example of our shared commitment to inclusive education and to supporting children and young people’s educational success through cooperation and research.

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Spain, Italy, Portugal and Türkiye have worked together on a systematic review of the national protocols to prevent and address school absenteeism in each country. This joint effort allows us to compare approaches, learn from each other, and build the foundations for more effective international strategies. The action protocols of each of the countries participating in the project are now available on the SOS-Attendance Observatory website:

https://www.sosattendance.eu/observatory/data-and-reports

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On June 9, the University of Minho hosted a round table as part of the SOS-Attendance project, bringing together 72 participants, including teachers, students, and parents.
This gathering provided a space for reflection, sharing, and collaboration, enabling discussions around the phenomenon of school absenteeism and its impact on learning, personal development, social integration, and students' future opportunities.
During the session, participants were introduced to the actions developed within the framework of the Observatory SOS-Attendance, aimed at supporting schools, families, and communities in addressing and reducing school absenteeism.

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On May 26, 2025, a key event of the SOS-Attendance project took place at the University of Alicante, Spain. More than 25 participants, including educators, researchers, and local stakeholders, gathered to discuss the multifaceted impact of school absenteeism on academic achievement, personal development, social integration, and future professional opportunities.

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