Articles
How are local authorities managing attendance upon the return to school?
Victoria Franklin talks us through the emerging picture for local authority management of attendance post-lockdown.
Bringing them all back: One school’s experience
Emma Meadus explains through case studies the measures taken and the support provided to bring everyone back to school.
Attendance officer working practices: Finding a new path
Joanne Sierzega asks how we can engage and work with children,
parents and families in a meaningful way in the present circumstances.
Attendance issues for SEND pupils returning to school
The transition back to school has not been an easy one for many students. However, students with SEND may have found it particularly difficult. Emily Kempthorne outlines some strategies for supporting them and enabling them to re-engage.
Attendance officers share their experiences
Victoria Franklin has been speaking to some attendance officers about their experiences and highlights a number of issues they’ve been facing as pupils have returned to the classroom.
ME, or Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, is often a misunderstood disease, causing those who suffer from it to feel exhausted after a period of exertion. It is thought that viral infections may play a part with implications for diagnosis post-Covid-19. Elizabeth Holmes explains why schools should be cautious in their expectations
Supporting parents when their children are self-harming
School staff have reported that self-harm amongst students is on the increase. It’s a safeguarding concern that can be particularly difficult to understand and deal with. Samantha Garner considers not only what schools can do but what the impact can be on parents too.
Premium Plus Articles
Resilience: are we getting it right?
With the understanding that we need to help students and staff improve their resilience, Samantha Garner cautions against thinking about it as being within the student and within us as a mindset.
Reviewing your approach to behaviour
Suzanne O’Connell outlines the DfE’s advice and the practical measures can schools take to keep behaviour in check.