The rest of this article summarises section 3 of this latest attendance guidance. This outlines what's expected of the board of trustees in academies and the governing board of maintained schools when it comes to improving attendance.
If you’re on a local governing body (LGB), check your scheme of delegation to see what specific responsibilities you have around attendance.
This means you should: Set high expectations for all leaders, staff, pupils and parents Make sure school leaders prioritise attendance as part of wider strategies - e.g. raising attainment, behaviour, special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), wellbeing and safeguarding You might have an attendance link governor to focus on this Make sure your school has effective attendance management processes, and that they provide consistent support for the pupils that need it by prioritising staff and resources. This includes making sure your school