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We cannot stress enough the importance of good school attendance and how it has a positive impact on your children.

The link between attendance and attainment is clear:

• In 2018/19, just 40% of persistently absent children in KS2 achieved expected KS2 standards, compared with 84% of pupils who were regular attenders.

• And 36% of persistently absent children in KS4 got 9 to 4 in their English and maths GCSEs, also compared with 84% of regular attenders.

And it’s never too late to benefit from good attendance:

• More than half (54%) of pupils who were persistently absent in Year 10 and then rarely absent in Year 11, passed at least 5 GCSEs, compared to 36% of pupils who were persistently absent in both years.

But attendance is important for more than just attainment:

• Regular school attendance can facilitate positive peer relationships, which is a protective factor for mental health and wellbeing.

 

Below are a list of links to further resources:

Guidance

Resources

Best practice