School Attendance Service
The Attendance Service has a statutory obligation on behalf of the London Borough of Sutton to:
- comply with all its statutory obligations under the Education (Pupil Registration) (England) Regulations 2006
- instigate school attendance orders
- consider making an application for an Education Supervision Order where appropriate
- fulfil the local authority’s statutory obligations under Section 444(1) 444(1A) and 444(ZA) of The Education Act 1996 and the Children Act 1989
- managing penalty notice arrangements
Additional support provided by the Attendance service
In addition to the statutory support we provide to schools, the Attendance Service enables schools to purchase a bespoke service tailored to their individual needs. The service offer is negotiated between the school/setting and the Attendance Service and can include:
- improving attendance and punctuality
- advising on current attendance policies and procedures for ensuring regular and punctual attendance
- carrying out home visits where appropriate
- carrying out attendance audits
- providing half-termly analysis of attendance data including analysis of codes and preparation of half-termly absence graphs
- identification and monitoring of persistently absent pupils giving advice and guidance on next steps
- support for all staff in promoting and supporting good attendance to ensure a holistic approach within the school
- offering advice and guidance via telephone and email
- representation at attendance panels
- presentations on the importance of good attendance and potential impact of poor attendance and punctuality e.g. New Intake parent talks, parent evenings
- keeping schools updated on changes to attendance legislation and guidance
- support on how to implement good practice and prepare effectively for Ofsted inspections
- small group tutorials for school staff offering advice and support on attendance including legislation, staged intervention processes and procedures
- working with pupils and families and providing a seamless service from the point of referral to improvement or statutory legal intervention
How to contact us
- email the Cognus school attendance service
- telephone 0208 323 0461
- download the Penalty Notice Code of Conduct
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