As yet more proof that Tier 4 is much much tougher than the previous student visas, a student has been deregistered from their course, because of non-attendance :-
Deregistration:
You are now no longer a student at Waterloo School of English
You have failed to attend your classes since January/2010.
As you are aware, failing to attend your lessons for 10 consecutive days without informing your School results in de-registration.
You have not contact us to explain your latest absences.
We have now deregistered you and are reporting you to the Home Office.
You may now lose your visa and your right to remain in the UK.
We are not responsible for your visa arrangements. Please do not contact the school again but instead deal directly with the Home Office.
Yours sincerely,
The source, admittedly mostly in Thai .....
click here.