'How to' examples of improving attendance through partnership working
Below are examples from partners in different local authorities who have collaborated with schools to create projects that aim to have a positive impact on attendance of learners.
All examples are detailed in a 'how to guide' format, demonstrating how projects were developed, delivered and evaluated. Guides are designed to be used by practitioners to understand how projects, such as these, can be embedded within different local authority settings.
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Collaborative Rights-based Approach to Improving Attendance and Learning Outcomes in School Communities - Edinburgh City Council
A multi-agency project taking place in urban areas within Edinburgh City using a whole systems approach involving representatives from different parts of the education system who work with young people struggling to attend school.
Stirling Community Learning and Development (CLD) - Stirling Council
The Stirling Community Learning and Development (CLD) team provide wellbeing support to children and young people experiencing difficulties with transitions from home to school, associated with emotionally based school avoidance.
Pupil Engagement Team - Orkney Island Council
The Pupil Engagement Team (PET) is a targeted youth work project to support children, young people and their families with positive attendance and engagement in school.
Improving School Attendance project - Dundee City Council
The 'Improving School Attendance project' is delivered by Dundee City Council, specifically within the Camperdown Primary School and St Clement’s Primary School.
Home Link Team - East Ayrshire Council
East Ayrshire’s Home Link Team has a focus to increase attendance, engagement and attainment of children and young people residing in Scottish Index of Multiple Deprivation Quintile 1 areas of East Ayrshire.
Specialist Youth Workers (SYW) programme - East Lothian Council
Specialist Youth Workers (SYW) have been in post since 2022, operating in urban and rural areas, supporting children and young people between the stages of P6-S3.
Croft Street Hub (CSH) - Midlothian Council
Croft Street Hub (CSH) supports young people aged 12+ years to offer an alternative curriculum, including life and social skills, and SQA accredited qualifications.
The Alternative Curriculum - Glasgow City Council
An alternative curriculum for young people aged 14-15 years with little or no attendance at school who were also causing disruption in the community and at risk of offending.