Engaging harder-to-reach parents
Not all parents are keen to engage with their child’s school. This can lead to…
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Managing behaviour and attendance: Ofsted research
Ofsted has now published its latest research into managing behaviour, attendance and punctuality. In this…
Team communication challenges and how to solve them
When communication breaks down, the impact is felt across the school and recovery can be…
Should we use 100% attendance awards?
The use of incentives to reward pupils who attend every day is common practice in…
Responding to patterns and trends
When working on school attendance we can be focused on schools figures and the absence…
How can schools help young carers?
There will be young people in your school who are acting in a caring capacity for a parent or sibling. Suzanne O’Connell shows signs you can look out for and what special arrangements schools can make to help them.
Engaging parents and families to improve outcomes for disadvantaged pupils
David Birch argues that engaging families is crucial in making the most effective use of the Pupil Premium Grant, especially in terms of successful transition and progression through the child’s educational journey.
Supporting pupils living with alcohol misuse
Many children are affected by alcohol misuse but unfortunately, education and understanding of this issue is given a lower priority in schools than for other substance abuse. Suzanne O’Connell describes the importance of protective factors and the role of the school in supporting these students.
Mental health and behaviour: Updated guidance
The DfE has updated its document ‘Mental health and behaviour in schools’. In light of the growing concern about mental health, John Viner outlines the importance of this document with accompanying templates to help influence school practice.
Supporting children in need with their attendance
A new report identifies attendance as one of the main barriers preventing children in need from improving their educational outcomes. In this article, Suzanne O’Connell considers the implications of the report for attendance practice.