Find out why school attendance is important, and where to get support with attending school.
Your child’s future starts at school.
Data shows that pupils with more than 95% attendance achieve better GCSE results.
Missing 2 days of school each month means missing 3 weeks during a school year, and even 90% attendance means 19 days of education are lost in a school year.
But being at school is about much more than academic success, It’s also a way of:
We understand that in some cases, children and young people may struggle to attend school. There are many reasons why young people may not be attending school regularly, but the most important step to take is to remain in contact with your child’s school.
Find out when your child can and can't miss school.
There are a wide range of resources available which can help support and guide parents, carers and families if their child is struggling with school attendance.