Sweep of Bognor turns up school truants

On October 14, police officers worked in conjunction with Bognor Regis Community College and Arun District Council's education welfare officer to ensure that any pupils not registered at school were located and the reason for their absence established.

Officers attended the home addresses of absent pupils and where a parent was home, enquiries were made as to why the school had not been informed. Letters were left at addresses where there was no reply.

Sergeant Steve Chalcraft of the neighbourhood policing team, said: "The welfare of the pupil is the primary concern of the team when conducting this type of activity.

"The PCSOs work in partnership with the local authority and schools to actively seek out pupils who should be at their place of education.

"Future truancy initiatives are planned and any child of school age can expect to be challenged if they are seen out and about during school hours."

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