The National Parent Survey 2024 | Page 13

Regional and national differences
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Scotland
• least likely to say child ’ s school takes attendance seriously
• least likely to struggle with school costs
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North West
• least likely to have rainy day savings of £ 500 +
• least likely to say their employer is parent friendly
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North East
• most likely to get into debt each month
• least likely to work from home
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East Midlands
• child most likely to have had a mental health issue in last 12 months
• least likely to find parents ’ evenings useful
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South East
• child with mental health issue most likely to have missed school
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Yorkshire & the Humber
• most likely to have had a flexible working request refused
• most likely to have skipped meals
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East
• child most likely to have issues with sleep due to screens
• more likely to have barriers limiting family activities
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London
• most likely to take on an extra job / hours to help finances
• child most likely to attend clubs or out-of-school activities
• most likely to use a school breakfast club
• most likely to be more relaxed about school attendance since the pandemic
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