New absence data: What does it mean?
The DfE has now published new absence data for the academic year 2017–18. Joanne Sierzega…
Q. How do I calculate the persistent absence (PA) figure for a group such as pupils with an education health care plan (EHCP)?
A. This can be a very confusing issue and local authorities are not required to offer a delayed start. I am only addressing here the issue of when education becomes compulsory.
Q. When should I use the ‘R’ code for ‘Religious observance’ in the attendance register?
A. This can be a very confusing issue and local authorities are not required to offer a delayed start. I am only addressing here the issue of when education becomes compulsory.
Understanding and responding to challenging behaviour
How can we look beyond the label of ‘bad behaviour’ and respond and support a…
Improving sixth form attendance
The raising of the participation age has had an impact on provision for older students.…
How to listen so that young people feel supported
Improving your listening skills can make a huge difference to pupil engagement. In this article,…
Exploring the issue of knife crime
Over the past few months, the issue of knife crime has once more hit the…
Breaking the cycle of domestic abuse
Finally, it seems as though the impact of domestic abuse on children is being recognised.…
Attendance and the new education inspection framework: Part two
In September, we can expect to be working with a new inspection schedule in schools.…
Attendance and the new education inspection framework: Part one
In September, we can expect to be working with a new inspection schedule in schools.…