School Attendance Programme

Following the school closures as a result of Covid, school attendance has struggled to return to the pre-pandemic levels for many pupils. For some, this absence is undoubtedly Covid related but the levels far exceed this and there is increasing evidence that the most disadvantaged pupils across the UK are disproportionately affected (EPI, 2021). Attending school is one of the most significant factors in the well-being of children and young people (DfE, 2018). Poor attendance impacts a child's future, not just throu...