Alternative measures of persistent absence – an update
We present persistent absence figures for Autumn and Spring Term using different methods
Pupil absence in Welsh secondary schools this year
The impact of COVID on pupil absence appears to have been much greater in Wales than in England
How many pupils in mainstream schools are regularly educated off-site?
We look at the group of pupils enrolled in schools but who are regularly educated off-site in other types of provision.
How many children are in unregistered alternative provision?
6,400 young people were in local authority commissioned alternative provision outside of schools and colleges in January 2021.
Year 11 attendance during the build-up to exams
We use data from Attendance Tracker to investigate Year 11 absence over the last few weeks
Five things we’ve learned this term about pupil absence
We bring you the latest insights from Attendance Tracker
Report – pupil absence in Autumn 2020
Analysis of absence in the Autumn term 2020/21 with a particular focus on children in need. Produced in support of Reconnect London, a partnership of schools in London which is seeking to tackle the effects of COVID disruption on vulnerable pupils. Report - Mainstream schools (pdf) Addendum - Special schools and AP (pdf) Appendix (xlsx)
Will the Government’s latest attendance initiative work?
The DfE's latest proposals target schools and Local Authorities. But are they looking in the right place?
Who are the children who have “fallen off the radar”?
Some thoughts on plans by the Children's Commissioner to find children who have "fallen off the radar."