This masterclass is designed to equip sixth form attendance leads, senior leaders, and pastoral teams with the knowledge, strategies, and tools required to significantly improve attendance rates. The workshop aligns with the latest educational best practices, focusing on data-driven decision-making, fostering a positive attendance culture, and engaging with students and their families.
With a growing emphasis on the importance of attendance for academic success and overall student well-being, this masterclass will provide participants with practical tools and actionable insights. Attendees will learn how to analyse attendance data, implement targeted interventions, and create a supportive environment that encourages regular attendance. The workshop will also cover effective communication strategies with parents and external agencies, ensuring a holistic approach to attendance management.
KEY LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Equip participants with data-driven strategies to analyse and address attendance issues.
Provide practical tools and techniques to foster a positive attendance culture.
Empower leaders to implement proactive interventions and engage students effectively.
Enhance collaboration with parents/families and external support services.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
Sixth form attendance leads, senior leaders, and pastoral teams.
FACILITATOR
Steve Burnage FCCT FRSA M.Ed is an experienced international consultant and trainer who has worked extensively with schools in India and worldwide. Having served over 25 years as a teacher and school leader in the UK, Steve is now in demand as a consultant, trainer, inspector, and author, specialising in the areas of leadership development, effective classroom pedagogy and practice; and school inspection, improvement, and development.
Steve is lead inspector and academic consultant for The British Council and a lead trainer and principal examiner in Educational Leadership for Cambridge International Examinations and The International Baccalaureate.
