Research and analysis
The impact of school absence on lifetime earnings
This report estimates the monetary impact of one day of school absence in state-funded secondary schools.
Applies to England
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The report investigates the link between school absence and earnings.
We find an additional day of absence for the typical student is associated with a decrease of £750 in future earnings.
We also find increased absence increases the odds, at age 28, of:
- claiming benefits for a sustained period
- not being in stable employment
We also find a reduction in earnings at age 28 of 0.8% per day for the typical student.