Working together to improve school attendance (2023)

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Summary:

Guidance for schools, academy trusts, governing bodies and local authorities on maintaining high levels of school attendance, including roles and responsibilities.

Description:

Working together to improve school attendance is guidance produced by the Department for Education (DFE) for use by;

  • Headteachers
  • Governors
  • All school staff
  • Local authorities
  • Providers of alternative provision (for children who can’t go to a mainstream school)

It can also be a useful tool for parents and carers, as it provides information about interventions to address pupils’ poor attendance and behaviour at school.