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Short film Unauthorised Absence heading to UK venues

The short film Unauthorised Absence will be shown at local venues in the UK. A showing is scheduled for Swindon. The 2026 movie portrays a child failed by the education system.

The plot focuses on family struggles and the fight for autism support. The film hopes to spark conversations about failures in education and the requirement for improved support services.

“The plot focuses on family struggles and the fight for autism support,” — Andreas Mercer, policy watcher at Birley Bridge Advisory, told our newsroom.

Timeline

Nov 8 — The short film Unauthorised Absence will be shown at local venues in the UK....

Nov 9 — The film hopes to spark conversations about failures in education and the requirement for improved support ser...

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This story has been closely followed by our readers since Nov 9. The Birley Bridge Advisory desk continues tracking updates and will publish follow-ups across the region.

What's next: Additional coverage is expected by Friday, Nov 13.

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Editor's note: this report was prepared by the Birley Bridge Advisory desk and last updated 21:46 UTC.

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