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Resources for schools

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​​​​​Communicating and planning attendance strategies

Making every day count: PowerPoint presentation for school staff

Making every day count: Successful attendance strategiesaccessible version

Making every day count a​ctionable playbook (PDF,​​ 391KB)​

Case studies

Communication with parents and the community

Engaging the community

Fact sheets to give to parents

Video resources​​ to show at parent information sessions/evenings

​Recognising signs of potential school absenteeism

Early warning signs of school absenteeism

Student attendance model

A model to making every day count fact sheet outlines a 3-part model aimed to improve student attendance. More details for each part of the model is provided below.

Part 1: Develop common terminology

Common terminology and definitionsaccessible version

Part 2: Develop a comprehensive approach

Step 1: Develop a positive school culture

Step 2: Communicate high expectations of attendance

Step 3: Record and follow-up student absences

Step 4: Monitor student non-attendance

Step 5: Provide intervention and support

Part 3: Make every day in the classroom count

Equity and Excellence: realising the potential of every student

Research

School attendance research

Posters

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Version 2

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Last updated 29 January 2025