Breaking the cycle of domestic abuse
Finally, it seems as though the impact of domestic abuse on children is being recognised. In this article, Elisabeth Carney-Haworth…
Attendance and the new education inspection framework: Part two
In September, we can expect to be working with a new inspection schedule in schools. In this second article, Matt…
Recruiting and retaining a school attendance officer
Steve Baker examines some of the issues to consider when recruiting a school attendance officer, including the relevant skills and qualities, and the importance of managing candidates’ expectations.
Penalty notices for non-attendance
Richard Freeth looks at the legal framework surrounding non-attendance and what schools need to know.
Latest Toolkits
August, 2019
Form – Group absence data analysis
Worked example – How well do we support pupils from abusive households
Handout – Domestic violence factsheet for staff
Form – Conversation record
Checklist – Attendance and punctuality policy assessment
Checklist – Attendance and punctuality good practice assessment
Form – 2019 EIF action plan
Form – Behaviour change plan
Form – Sample behaviour journal record
Form – Sixth form concern tasksheet
Handout – Attendance criteria for sixth form students
Form – Pupil sixth form agreement
