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.

In this section

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.

Compulsory school attendance

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.

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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.

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Attendance strategies

Strategies for universal, targeted and individual support.

Policies and procedures

Support

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