At risk of severe absence
Children with attendance at 51 to 79% are at risk of severe absence. As this stage, a child is missing significant periods of time and a review of current support is required.
When a child’s absence is at risk of severe, the school should consider:
- reviewing all support to consider what is working and what is not
- a consultation with the attendance officer for the school (this must take place if legal proceedings is being considered)
- a consultation with the early help advisor
- alternative provision
For children who have a CiN or CP plan or are CiC:
- attendance is a key feature of meetings and improved attendance is an action on the plan
For children with special needs, medical needs or an EHCP:
- bringing forward a review where non-attendance is a result of potential unmet need