Tackling Persistent Absence at Robert Clack School Clack School
The figures� Academic Percentage of pupils Whole School Year persistently absent Attendance percentage 2006-07 2006-07 9.47 9.47 91.03 91.03 2007-08 8.10 91.94 2008-09 6.14 92.72
The prerequisites for success � A strong and all-pervading school ethos of high standards and expectations, coupled with the recognition of, and reward for, achievement � A broad and balanced curriculum, including extra-curricular activities � A totally committed body of staff – at all levels � Positive relationships with pupils and parents/carers
What did we do differently? � Introduction of persistent absence policy in 2006-07 by Attendance Lead � Early intervention – pupils with attendance below 90% identified, below 85% targeted � Clear escalation procedure for targeted pupils (AC1, AC2, AC3) � Weekly review of attendance data – HOY, Attendance Officer and AAO
What did we do differently? (2) � More resources allocated to the management of attendance – Assistant HOYs � Revised and improved rewards system for good attendance � Improved communication with parents � ‘Enforced’ attendance surgeries with every PA pupil in February 2009!
What did we do differently? (3) Year Group No. of pupils Percentage of Percentage of identified pupils seen parents seen 7 10 100 90 8 8 18 18 78 78 72 72 9 18 72 72 10 16 88 63 11 19 84 53 Total 81 83 68
What did we do differently? (4) Year PA % HT1 PA % HT2 PA % HT3 PA % HT4 PA % HT5 Group 2008-09 2008-09 2008-09 2008-09 2008-09 7 5.8 5.2 4.9 4.5 6.1 8 8 6.3 6.3 6.6 6.6 6.6 6.6 6.0 6.0 4.4 4.4 9 9.5 9.2 9.5 9.5 9.2 10 9.5 10.5 8.8 7.0 6.3 11 12.5 8.2 8.5 7.0 5.1 Total 8.60 7.89 7.60 6.77 6.14
Further improvements achieved Academic Year Percentage of Whole School pupils Attendance persistently percentage absent absent 2006-07 9.47 91.03 2007-08 8.10 91.94 2008-09 6.14 92.72 2009-10 3.95 93.75
How can we sustain this? � Continued tracking / monitoring – using the DCSF Attendance Tracker package � Continued development of our partnership � Continued development of our partnership with the Local Authority � Parent Support Advisors – the relationship we CANNOT develop
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