Introducing the Attendance Stewards of God

After reading many applications for this role and interviewing them, the children have now been selected and have begun their special role. To begin with, they have analysed the weekly data to identify which classes have had the most positive attendance. The questions and discussion it has generated has been particularly interesting and thought-provoking.

Updates discussed from the County Attendance Team

The team discussed what they thought the best way would be to communicate the new messages are especially if parents are considering going away on holiday. We looked at posters, videos and sending messages through Parent Hub. We will design our and present to Miss Sharples.

Discussion about informing parents about attendance 

Mrs Morris and the attendance officer looked at how creating top tips for parents would be useful to parents. He wanted to ensure they understood how learning could be missed and that socialising with friends is equally as important.

Promoting positive attendance

The attendance team have prepared a Collective Worship ready to deliver to the school and then to parents about the importance of great attendance. They felt it was important to share learning time missed and what they equates too.

After submitting an application form, the children were then interviewed for the role. They were asked why they wanted to be an attendance officer and they were keen to explain why.

'I want to check everyone is in school and safe.'

'I would like to know everyone is here on time so they do miss learning time.'

'It will motivate me to get up and ready for school each day.'

Each week, the children analyse data with Mrs Morris to work out which class is awarded the trophy and certificates. They then visit the class to celebrate and reward them. They will also be praising those that have made great improvements too.