tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/search/news-and-communications News and communications 2022-09-02T00:15:02+01:00 HM Government tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/attendance-drive-steps-up-as-new-term-starts-for-millions-of-pupils 2022-09-02T00:15:02+01:00 Attendance drive steps up as new term starts for millions of pupils Families will receive targeted support to improve school attendance with new advice and innovative interventions for schools this term. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/almost-9-in-10-receive-first-choice-of-primary-school 2014-06-24T14:01:00+01:00 Almost 9 in 10 receive first choice of primary school This year 88% of families got a place at their first choice primary school and 85% were offered one at their first choice secondary.