Attendance Strategy

Key Advice on School Attendance

Being in school and having the best attendance possible underpins all the many benefits of school for your child, such as their learning, wellbeing and wider development.

For some children, attending school every day will be harder than for others. This is why schools, and local councils in some cases, are committed to working together with families to solve problems and support your child’s school attendance.

Read the full guide here: DfE external document template (childrenscommissioner.gov.uk)

The guide covers two areas:

Parents’ responsibilities for school attendance, and what you need to do when your child needs to be absent;
How schools and local authorities will work with you to support your child’s attendance.

Helping Children Back to School

We recognise that sometimes, attending school can be a source of tension within families and anxiety for young people. However, we also know the value and impact of school attendance. We are committed to working with schools, families, and social workers to promote good school attendance.

Policies, Procedures, and Useful Links

Promoting the Education of Looked After and Previously Looked After Children

Statutory guidance for Local Authority Workers on their duties to promote the education of children who are or have been cared for.

Working together to improve school attendance

Guidance to help schools, academy trusts, governing bodies and local authorities maintain high levels of school attendance, including roles and responsibilities.

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Educational Psychology Service

The Educational Psychology Service can offer additional advice and support when children have needs within their development and learning.