Improving attendance in Scotland
There is a system-wide concern about reduced levels of attendance, particularly since the Covid-19 pandemic. In 2023, Education Scotland led a deep dive into attendance and the issues that may impact this. The report, along with associated materials can be found below.
These materials are designed to provide support, exemplification and advice to educators for improving attendance within their context.
Evidence, Impact and Actions for Consideration 2024-26 report
This report analyses recent post-pandemic school attendance data, highlighting successful local authority strategies, and offering actions for future improvement.
Partnership and multi-agency working
Toolkits, resources and how to guides on establishing and embedding effective services and projects that support attendance.
Engaging parents and families in attendance in school
This resource is for practitioners and educators who work with parents and families and/or are involved in improving attendance in settings and schools.
Putting children and young people's views at the centre
In order to support the attendance and/or engagement of any child or young person, we must ensure that their views are at the centre.
Culture, systems and practice
The three themes of ‘culture, systems and practice’ are integral when considering approaches to improving attendance and engagement.
Improving attendance: understanding the issues report
Report on improving attendance rates in Scottish schools.
Development of plans, policies and guidance
These resources have been designed to support local authorities and schools when they are refreshing their current attendance policies and guidance.
Effective use of data
Find out how data can be effectively used to track and monitor attendance of children and young people across schools and local authorities.
Effective strategies
A number of examples of practice that have improved attendance.