This half day masterclass will help you understand how you can use data to improve and inform your attendance strategy.
Attendance data shows that persistent absence rates have doubled since 2018/2019, from 10.9% to 22.5% and recently published government figures show that persistent absence during the period of September 2023- January 2024 was still incredibly high at 20.5%.
This course will provide participants with the knowledge and skills they need to use data and evidence to inform their school’s attendance strategy. Participants will learn how to collect, analyse, and interpret data on attendance; identify the factors that contribute to poor attendance; and develop and implement evidence-based interventions to improve attendance.
You’ll have plenty of opportunity to network with colleagues from other settings, as well as Steve, our expert speaker. Enabling you to delve into the specific challenges you are facing in you setting.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
This course is designed for school staff who have responsibility for managing school attendance, including:
Headteachers
Deputy headteachers
Attendance officers
Pastoral leaders
Teachers
Teaching assistants
KEY LEARNING OBJECTIVES
This masterclass will enable you to:
Define attendance and describe the importance of attendance for student success.
Identify the factors that contribute to poor attendance.
Collect, analyse, and interpret data on attendance.
Develop and implement evidence-based interventions to improve attendance.
Evaluate the effectiveness of attendance interventions.
