School Attendance: Beyond the Percentage
School Attendance: Beyond the Percentage
Podcast Description
Powered by A Star Attendance SolutionsSchool attendance is more than just numbers on a spreadsheet, it's a window into the challenges, stories, and systems that shape young lives. In this podcast we dig deeper than the data, exploring the real-world stories behind student absence.
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Content Themes
The podcast delves into various themes around school attendance such as the underlying reasons for student absences, the impact of these absences on educational outcomes, and systemic challenges faced by schools. Episodes include discussions on integrating technology to improve attendance tracking, personal stories from educators about their experiences with chronic absenteeism, and expert insights from researchers analyzing demographic trends in school attendance.
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School attendance is more than just numbers on a spreadsheet, it’s a window into the challenges, stories, and systems that shape young lives. In this podcast we dig deeper than the data, exploring the real-world stories behind student absence.
In this episode, Melissa is joined by Ian Cooper, Deputy Principal at Lord Lawson of Beamish Academy to explore one of the most pressing issues in education today – school attendance.
Together, they dive into:
✅ The importance of building a strong school culture
✅ Creating a sense of responsibility across staff, students, and families
✅ Practical strategies Ian has implemented to boost attendance by 6%
✅ How behaviour and culture go hand in hand with improving attendance
Whether you're a school leader, attendance officer, or simply passionate about improving outcomes for students, this conversation is packed with insights and real-world solutions you can take back to your own setting.
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