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.
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.
Partnership and multi-agency working
Resources to support establishments and communities in how to develop partnerships, agree the principles of their approach, create interventions and share common language.
Effective strategies
A number of examples of practice that have improved attendance.