At risk of persistent absence
Children who attend 91 to 94% of all school sessions are at risk of falling into the persistent absence category. Children not at 95% attendance will need further invention in addition to the universal support above. This may include external support that is currently not in place.
In addition to the above support, schools should:
- consider completing an early help assessment if not in place
- use appropriate tools to support the EH assessment – ATTEND, V-SEND
- set up team around the child (TAC) if appropriate
- consider mental health interventions
- offer pastoral support
- offer home visits
- discuss at school attendance panel
- consider parenting contract
For children on CiN and CP plan, or are CiC:
- review attendance at all plan meetings identifying new actions that may specifically improve attendance
For children with special needs, medical needs or an EHCP:
- follow the graduated approach with increased focus on the needs behind non-attendance