Attendance
At Elevate Multi Academy Trust, we believe that regular school attendance is vital for every child to achieve their full potential.
Good attendance supports not only academic success but also personal development, wellbeing, and future life chances.
Our Vision for Attendance
We are committed to:
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Promoting a culture of high attendance across all our schools.
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Working in partnership with families to remove barriers to attendance.
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Ensuring that all children feel safe, welcomed, and valued every day.
Our Approach
All Elevate schools follow a Trust-wide attendance framework, aligned with the latest DfE guidance:
Working Together to Improve School Attendance (2024).
Key features of our attendance approach include:
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Clear and consistent expectations for parents, pupils, and staff.
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Early identification and support for pupils with emerging attendance concerns.
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A strong focus on inclusive, pastoral support alongside robust procedures.
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Transparent data monitoring and strategic oversight at Trust level.
Responsibilities
We uphold the principle that everyone has a role to play in promoting attendance:
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Parents/carers are expected to ensure their child attends school regularly and punctually.
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Schools are responsible for monitoring attendance daily and supporting families.
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The Trust provides leadership, oversight, and resources to support schools and pupils.
Statutory Guidance
School Attendance and Absence - Parent Guide
Trust Wide Attendance Monitoring
We regularly review attendance data across our schools to identify trends, celebrate improvements, and address challenges.
This ensures a strategic and informed approach to attendance at all levels.
Support for Families
Where children face challenges that affect their attendance, our schools offer compassionate, tailored support — working closely with families and external agencies to find sustainable solutions.