Approaches for improving attendance
The Audit Commission's Improving School Attendance and Behaviour website examines the problem mainly in terms of the responsibilities of LEAs, but is a useful resource for school managers and governors.http://ww2.audit-commission. gov.uk/itc/attendance.shtml
An overview of strategies to improve attendance can be found on TeacherNet.
http://www.teachernet.gov.uk /wholeschool/behaviour/truancy/
An overview can also be found on the DfES site:
http://www.dfes.gov.uk/schoo lattendance
The Secondary area of the Standards Site also provides an overview.
http://www.standards.dfes.go v.uk/secondary/keystage3/respub/behaviour /
Information on truancy sweeps is available from the DfES school attendance site.
http://www.dfes.gov.uk/schoo lattendance/truancysweeps/index.cfm
Case studies on improving attendance and tackling deteriorating and poor attendance can be found on TeacherNet.
http://www.teachernet.gov.uk /CaseStudies/CatHome.cfm?id=21
Case studies can also be found on the Department of Education and Skills website.
http://www.dfes.gov.uk/schoo lattendance
Case studies aimed at managers devising a whole-school approach may be of help.
http://www.teachernet.gov.uk /CaseStudies/casestudy.cfm?&id=135&subcat id=9&catid=4
Ensuring Regular School Attendance: Guidance on the Legal Measures Available to Secure Regular School Attendance is available from Online Publications.
http://publications.teachern et.gov.uk/default.aspx?PageFunction=produ ctdetails&PageMode=publications&ProductId =DfES+0432+2003
