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Barnardos finds one-third of secondary students regularly avoid going to school
Download the report Key findings:School Avoidance: More than one fifth (21%) of primary and one third (33%) of secondary school parents said their children were refusing or avoiding going to school at least once a month.Absenteeism: Almost half (46%) of parents said their children missed school for non-health/medical reasons last year once or twice, with

New children’s book to inspire children to see the magic in ordinary life
Heinz and Barnardos research highlights how mealtimes and relationships across generations help children feel connected and supported.

Children in Ireland value meaningful conversations more than material things, new study from Heinz & Barnardos finds
Heinz and Barnardos research highlights how mealtimes and relationships across generations help children feel connected and supported.