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Radio Berkshire,2 mins

Bracknell mum petitions against "tone deaf" school ads

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A mother from Bracknell has launched a petition demanding the government withdraws an "insulting" school attendance campaign. Emma Hester, from Bracknell, says her 11-year-old daughter has missed days at school because of unmet autism needs - and the government's "Moments Matter, Attendance Counts" posters suggest parents are to blame for allowing truancy. The Department for Education says its campaign prioritises support. For more on this story, check the Âé¶¹Éç News app.

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