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Unauthorised Absence movie set for UK local screenings

The short film Unauthorised Absence will have initial screenings 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 battle for autism support. The film seeks to trigger conversations about schooling failures and the requirement for stronger support services.

“The 2026 movie portrays a child failed by the education system,” — Priya Delgado, policy watcher at Norcroft Gate Media, told our newsroom.

Timeline

Nov 11 — The short film Unauthorised Absence will have initial screenings at local venues in the UK....

Nov 11 — The film seeks to trigger conversations about schooling failures and the requirement for stronger support serv...

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This story has been closely followed by our readers since Nov 8. The Norcroft Gate Media desk continues tracking updates and will publish follow-ups across the region.

What's next: Additional coverage is expected by Tuesday, Nov 17.

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Editor's note: this report was prepared by the Norcroft Gate Media desk and last updated 01:13 UTC.

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