Join Policy@Manchester on Wednesday, 7 May for an in person GM Policy Hub seminar exploring how local approaches can improve school attendance and support disadvantaged children.
Persistent rates of school absences have increased considerably since the COVID-19 pandemic, with no sign of returning to pre-pandemic levels. Levels of school absence are proven to be higher in disadvantaged areas, with rates of unauthorised absence 34% higher in the North of England than the South.
Improving school attendance is a key priority for schools, education policymakers, and local authorities, as regular attendance is widely recognised as a key component of learning and educational achievement.
How can local authorities take an evidence-informed approach to work with parents and schools to support attendance? Research from The University of Manchester has explored school absence, developing and implementing a localised approach to school attendance difficulties, which could effectively inform future policy and practice in mainstream schools and alternative provision.
When: Wednesday 7 May, 1:00pm – 2:30pm (with registration and light lunch from 12:30pm).
Where: The University of Manchester (room confirmed on registration)
Speakers:
Professor Caroline Bond, Senior Lecturer, Manchester Institute of Education
Dr Matthew Fletcher, Educational and Child Psychologist, Wirral Council
Chaired by Professor Arpana Verma, Clinical Professor of Public Health and Epidemiology, and Academic Co-Director of Policy@Manchester
To register to attend this session please email policy@manchester.ac.uk with your name, job title, organisation and any dietary or access requirements we should be aware of.
