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23 September 2023
The Covid pandemic has caused a “seismic shift in parental attitudes to school attendance” that will take a “monumental, multi-service effort to change”, according to new research. Public First held focus…
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In June 2023, the DfE released updates guidance on school suspensions and permanent exclusions. The key updates are as follows: New guidance and amended regulations about a headteacher’s ability to…
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The Children's Commissioner has released a series of blogs highlighting the importance of full attendance for pupils. She states: 'Last year, the school absence rate stood at 7.5%, compared to…
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Headline facts and figures This data covers the 2022/23 academic year to date up to 14 July. 7.5% - overall absence rate 5.0% - authorised absence rate 2.4% - unauthorised…
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Headline facts and figures 2021/22 There were 6,495 permanent exclusions in the 2021/22 academic year. This figure is an increase from 3,900 in 2020/21, however this included a period in…
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The guidance has been updated to reflect the government’s ambition to create high standards of behaviour in schools so that children and young people are protected from disruption and are…
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EEF are running a survey for schools to contribute to the understanding of how pupil attendance policies and practices in schools impact pupil attendance levels. This survey should be completed by Headteachers,…
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Toxic stress is a helpful concept to understand so you can recognise what you might observe in the children in your care. Pooky Knightsmith teaches about it a lot so…
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Using your voice to manage a classroom is one of the most powerful tools at your disposal. Teachers vocalize to impart information through direct instruction, gauge student understanding by asking…
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The Centre for Social Justice has called for more attendance monitors, increased support for schools and families, and improved attendance data as it published a further report highlighting the growing…
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Get your free SEND Behaviour Handbook for Identifying and Supporting Children with Behavioural Special Needs from Beacon School Support organisation. A simple tool for linking classroom behaviours to underlying needs…
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The figures from the Department for Education (DfE) showed the aftermath of the pandemic continued to significantly affect state school attendance into the summer of 2022. The national absence rate of 7.6%…
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