How to work effectively with other staff
In the second of two articles, Matt Bromley outlines three important factors when working collaboratively…
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Addressing attachment needs
How can schools support children with attachment difficulties to get high-quality outcomes in mainstream schools?…
Working together: Strategic and child-centred approaches
Taking a child-centred approach and taking a strategic approach to attendance needn’t be at odds…
Attendance and Ofsted: Is it still just a numbers game?
For years, Ofsted inspectors have been constrained by grade descriptors linked to data. On occasions,…
Guide to an effective counselling service
Whether you have your own or share a counselling service, it is important that how…
Taking a fresh look at attendance
Off-the-shelf attendance policies don’t always work. In this article, headteacher Emma Meadus describes how her…
Is it realistic for schools to adopt non-exclusion policies?
Adopting a non-exclusion policy may be morally justifiable but what practical measures do you need…
Is it realistic for schools to adopt non-exclusion policies?
Adopting a non-exclusion policy may be morally justifiable but what practical measures do you need…
Attendance matters even more?
Since September 2019, Ofsted inspections have prioritised the curriculum as the ‘real substance of education’.…
Practitioner concerns and solutions: Personalised learning and part-time timetables
What are the main issues for attendance officers today? What strategies can they use to…