Data handling
New absence data: What does it mean?
0The DfE has now published new absence data for the academic year 2017–18. Joanne Sierzega explores the main messages, key patterns and trends for absence and persistent absence and the implications for the school attendance officer. Summary The publication of the data provides a useful benchmark for schools.The attendance officer should delve deeper where their school differs significantly from the national average.Strategies to address issues identified should be put into place. The Department for Education published the absence data for the full academic year 2017–18 on 21 March 2019. A summary document, the supporting excel tables and all of the…
Using data to improve practice
0Data, used effectively, is one of the most important tools when it comes to improving attendance. However, it can also be intimidating and overwhelming. Victoria Franklin provides attendance officers with some practical ideas to make data manageable and informative.
Proving a link between attendance and attainment
0Recent DfE research has given a clear view of the connection between attendance and pupils’ attainment. Tony Powell explains.