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🎬 Community Film Screening: Unauthorised Absence + Peer Support & Pizza 🍕Does your child or teenager struggle with school attendance? You are not alone.
Join us on Tuesday 10th November for an in-person community screening of the powerful, BIFA-longlisted short film ‘Unauthorised Absence’ on the day of its official public release.
School-induced distress and attendance barriers can feel deeply isolating. We are bringing local parent carers together in a safe, welcoming, and relaxed environment to watch the film, connect with others walking a similar path, share experiences, and access helpful information and signposting.
Please note: The film carries a 12A rating for scenes of distress and self-harm. Support will be available in the room, and you are welcome to step out or take a breather at any point. While the film carries a 12a rating, our conmmunity screening is for adults, parent carers only. As the film portrays the deeply distressing realities of school-related distress, emotional crisis, and self-harm, which so many of our children have lived through these painful experiences, we want to protect them from re-traumatising or triggering scenes,we made the decision to make this session an adults, parent carers session only.
Furthermore, this event is designed as a safe, confidential space where parent carers can speak freely, reflect emotionally, and share lived experiences without children and young people present.
Thank you for your understanding in keeping this space supportive and protected for everyone.
This community screening of Unauthorised Absence is made possible thanks to National Lottery players and funding from The National Lottery Community Fund.
Event Details:
📅 Date: Tuesday 10th November
⏰ Time: 6:30pm – 8:30pm
📍 Venue: Holderness House, Hull
🍕 Food & Drink: Free pizza and refreshments provided
What to Expect:
The Film: A collective viewing of Unauthorised Absence, exploring the real challenges families face when a child struggles to attend school.
Safe Space & Peer Support: Connect with other parents who understand the emotional impact of attendance barriers.
Guidance & Signposting: Helpful resources, local forum support, and direction to national guidance
Relaxed Atmosphere: Come as you are, take breaks whenever you need to, and chat at your own pace.
(Please note: The film carries a 12A rating for scenes of distress and self-harm. Support will be available in the room, and you are welcome to step out or take a breather at any point.)
🎟️ Booking / RSVP:
To help us cater enough pizza, and get the room set up, please let us know you’re coming by booking your ticket here https://www.hullparentcarerforum.co.uk/events/community-film-screening-unauthorised-absence-peer-support-pizza
For those who are unable to attend our community viewing you can :
STREAM THE FILM ONLINE Watch the film free on YouTube from 10 November: at home, with friends or in whatever way works for you.
Click here to watch the film
JOIN THE CONVERSATION ON ZOOM To mark the launch, from 7:30pm on Nov 10th, Unauthorised Absence are hosting on a free online conversation with the filmmakers and special guests. Watch the film beforehand, then join us. You’re very welcome simply to listen, there’s no pressure to contribute. Register for your free place on Eventbrite!
Click here to book your place on their webinar (a recording will be available to those who have booked on)
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/.../unauthorised-absence...
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Holderness House, Laburnum Avenue,, HU8 8PA Kingston upon Hull, United Kingdom, 114 Laburnum Avenue, Hull, HU8 8PA, United Kingdom, Kingston Upon Hull
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