Schools have reported concerns about the levels of student attendance in school since March 2020, and since the start of the 2021/22 academic year. This is particularly the case for vulnerable pupils, as well as those experiencing mental health issues, and other challenges created by the pandemic.
Our aim is to improve these figures with all participating schools at – or above – national average by the end of the 2021/22 academic year. This will be through support for schools to increase the capacity of the attendance workforce to tackle persistent absenteeism and/or to engage families in other, innovative ways. Through this, we aim to promote the value of attendance across the borough and contribute to long-term change.
We would like to invite schools to apply for funding to deliver additional work to tackle persistent absence. We encourage schools to work together and will increase the funding available if they do so:
• 1 school – £1,500
• 2 schools – £3,750 (£1,875 per school)
• 3 schools – £7,031 (£2,344 per school)
• 4 schools – £11,719 (£2,930 per school)
• Bids of 5+ schools would be allowed with the funding capped at £2,930 per school
The deadline for applications is 15th December 2021. Please see completed application to kirstie.oxley@education.gov.uk
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