Attendance matters – resources for schools
Schools, parents and carers work together to address the needs of students to get them back into school. These resources help schools plan and implement attendance strategies.
Your role in supporting attendance
Addressing student attendance is a shared responsibility. Learn about your role.
Your school attendance procedures
Plan your attendance procedures including recommended actions, and read the example scenarios.
Information for schools and community about compulsory school attendance requirements.
Attendance support program
Assistance for schools to improve attendance.
Planning to improve attendance
Strategic approach for schools to investigate and plan for improved attendance.
Attendance strategies
Strategies for universal, targeted and individual support.
Resources for schools
Resources to support attendance in your school, including communications and roll marking.
Professional learning
Attendance professional learning for school staff and support roles.

Professional learning
Attendance professional learning for school staff and support roles.
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Engaging Student Voice
Engaging student voice can provide additional evidence and valuable insights to help improve student attendance.

Attendance strategies
Strategies for universal, targeted and individual support.
Policies and procedures
- School Attendance Policy
- Child Protection Policy: Responding to and reporting students at risk of harm
- Exemption from school procedures
- Student attendance in NSW public schools procedures
Support
- Application for attendance support
- School Services Contacts
- Services navigator
- Contact us
Other useful links
- Scout
- Mandatory Reporter Guide
- 2021 School Excellence in Action
- What Works Best in Practice
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