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Unauthorised Absence: A Short Film Every SEND Family Will Recognise

By My SEND Friend My SEND Friend 13 Nov 2026 3 MIN READ

Our view on Unauthorised Absence, a powerful short film about a mum facing school attendance fines while her daughter waits for an autism assessment, and what SEND families can do. The post Unauthorised Absence: A Short Film Every SEND Family Will Recognise appeared first on My SEND Friend.

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