How To Support Pupils To Improve Attendance In Your School.
Mar 11, 2024
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Explore strategies to improve school attendance, understand the impact of relationships on absenteeism, delve into factors influencing student attendance, and support students through environment and education value on this insightful podcast episode
Building strong relationships with peers and teachers can positively impact student attendance.
Addressing deep-seated anxiety and collaborating with children and parents can help improve school attendance.
Deep dives
Relationships: Building Strong Connections for Better Attendance
One key aspect influencing student attendance is the quality of their relationships with peers and teachers. When children feel disconnected from their friends or perceive a breakdown in relationships with educators, attendance can suffer. It is vital to address such relational issues to create a supportive environment that encourages regular school attendance. Ensuring that students feel valued and included can significantly impact their willingness to attend school regularly.
Anxiety: Identifying and Addressing Emotional Barriers to Attendance
Deep-seated anxiety can be a major barrier to school attendance. Children experiencing anxiety may manifest physical symptoms like stomach aches or headaches, making it challenging for them to attend school. Understanding the root causes of anxiety, which may stem from various sources including family dynamics or past experiences, is crucial. By uncovering and addressing these anxieties through collaboration with both children and parents, strategies can be developed to manage and reduce anxiety levels, thereby improving attendance.
Identity: Exploring Personal Histories and Cultures for Attendance Solutions
The concept of identity plays a significant role in student attendance, shaped by personal backgrounds and family influences. Family culture and lived experiences can impact how children view school and their own role within it. Understanding how a student identifies in relation to education and their aspirations is crucial. By aligning educational experiences with personal values and aspirations, schools can help students connect with the purpose of learning, fostering a sense of belonging and engagement in the educational process.
Are you struggling with attendance challenges in your school?
Attendance plays a crucial role in a student's academic success and overall well-being. But what strategies can you implement to address attendance issues effectively?
In this episode of School Behaviour Secrets, we tackle the topic of attendance head-on, sharing with you 6 areas that fuel school avoidance and explaining what you can do to help your pupils overcome them.
Important links:
Click here to hear episode 76 - Support Strategies For Pupils With Emotionally Based School Avoidance (EBSA) with Jerricah Holder