Regular attendance requires parents and carers, children, and school staff to work together. Staying connected with schools means parents and carers can quickly identify any potential difficulties their child may be facing and understand the support available. Families can take various steps to support school attendance, including:

• creating opportunities for children to talk about their time at school
• staying up to date with all communications from school
• attending school open evenings and functions, and letting the school know if this is not possible due to barriers like work, childcare, transport, or health issues
• checking that children understand and are regularly completing their homework, and speaking with their child’s school if they or their child are encountering issues with completing the homework that has been set
• avoiding school absences where possible – for example, by arranging GP and dental appointments outside of school hours
• building consistent bedtime routines – sleeping well, for the right length of time, helps improve energy levels, mood and concentration
• establishing good morning routines at home to help children arrive at school on time, having had a good breakfast and ready to start the day
• staying alert to signs of distress or challenging behaviours in response to going to school, and reaching out for help as soon as possible if there are any concerns
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• Lincolnshire County Council Attendance