Responsive attendance support
Home Education and Child Employment
Attendance 101
Elective Home Education Update
Attendance 101 drop-in sessions offer a flexible, responsive training opportunity for staff involved in attendance work.
Providing school leaders with an overview of new legislation within the Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill, ensuring schools remain informed and compliant with evolving requirements.
Designed around the needs of participants, these informal sessions provide real-time support and practical strategies to address common attendance challenges, including persistent absence linked to wellbeing and family circumstances.
The session will cover key updates, including changes to the role and responsibilities of local authority officers, as well as guidance on school reporting for the Children Not in School register.
Participants will: Share challenges and exploreeffective approaches Build confidence in early intervention strategies Develop skills in conducting supportive conversations with families Use attendance data to inform action and decision-making
Please note: A separate briefing on Child Employment will take place on the same day, which may be particularly relevant for secondary school staff.
Who should attend? Pastoral leads, attendance officers, safeguarding staff, and senior leaders
Each session includes key takeaways, practical resources and opportunities to connect with a growing community of practice, supporting staff to remain informed and effective in improving attendance outcomes.
Details: 20 April 2027 / 2pm - 4pm
Child Employment Update
Who should attend? Pastoral leads, attendance leads, attendance officers, safeguarding staff, and senior leaders
Providing school leaders with an overview of new legislation within the Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill, focusing on updated regulations relating to child employment.
Details: 18 January 2027 / 10am - 12.30pm 17 May 2027 / 2pm - 4pm
The session will outline key changes, including revised working hours and the types of work young people aged 13–16 are permitted to undertake. It is particularly relevant for secondary school leaders responsible for safeguarding and compliance.
Who should attend? Pastoral leads, attendance officers, safeguarding staff, and senior leaders
Details: 20 April 2027 / 10am - 12.30pm
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