This half-day online masterclass will provide practical strategies and evidence-informed approaches to enhance communication with families and support good attendance. Participants will gain insights into the factors influencing attendance, learn how to build strong relationships with families, and develop effective communication strategies to address attendance concerns.
This masterclass will equip participants with the knowledge and skills to work collaboratively with pupils and families to improve school attendance. Drawing on the latest research and best practices, the session will cover key areas such as understanding the importance of parental engagement, communicating effectively with diverse families, addressing common attendance challenges, and building a culture of attendance within the school community. Participants will engage in interactive discussions, case study analysis, and practical activities to develop actionable strategies for their specific contexts.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
This masterclass is designed for headteachers, school leaders, attendance leads, and teachers who want to improve school attendance through effective communication and engagement with pupils and their families.
KEY LEARNING OBJECTIVES
By the end of this masterclass, participants will be able to:
Understand the impact of positive relationships with families on attendance.
Identify and address barriers to communication with families.
Develop effective communication strategies to engage families in supporting attendance.
Build a culture of community and belonging to improve attendance.
Implement targeted interventions to address specific attendance challenges
FACILITATOR
Stephen is a fellow of the chartered college of teachers and an international education consultant, inspector and author with over 30 years’ experience of working in challenging school environments. He works extensively with schools in the UK and internationally to support their attendance and pupil premium strategies, develop effective strategic leadership and embed effective classroom practice
