School Attendance Service
Statutory obligations of 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 level and 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
For further information/enquiries please contact: attendance@cognus.org.uk
Telephone : 0208 323 0461
Penalty Notice Code of Conduct
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