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- Accredited by: CiQCPD Qualification Standards
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- Course delivery: This course is delivered in video format
Course details
Course DetailsChronic absenteeism is one of the greatest challenges facing schools today, with far-reaching effects on student achievement, school performance, and community wellbeing. The School Attendance Improvement: Practical Solutions for Educators course equips teachers, school leaders, and support staff with the tools and strategies to effectively address attendance issues and build a culture of consistent student presence.
This practical course explores the root causes of absenteeism, from systemic barriers to social and emotional challenges, and highlights evidence-based practices that foster school connectedness and student motivation. You’ll learn how to implement supportive school policies, build trust with families, and create a positive environment where students want to show up and thrive.
Ideal for educators in both primary and secondary settings, this course will help you become a proactive leader in improving attendance and student engagement across your school or district.
Course Curriculum
Module 01: Introduction to School Attendance
- Understanding the impact of attendance on student outcomes
- Definitions and types of absenteeism
- Attendance as a key school improvement metric
Module 02: Factors Affecting Attendance in Schools
- Family, community, and socio-economic influences
- Health, mental health, and school climate issues
- Student perceptions and barriers to attendance
Module 03: Systems and Policies of School
- Effective attendance monitoring systems
- Data-driven decision-making
- School attendance laws and policies
Module 04: Engaging Families and Communities
- Building trust and communication with families
- Community partnerships and outreach
- Cultural responsiveness in attendance initiatives
Module 05: Creating a Positive School Culture
- Fostering safe, inclusive, and supportive environments
- Recognizing and rewarding good attendance
- Staff collaboration and shared accountability
Module 06: Supporting Student Engagement and Motivation
- Strategies to boost student interest and participation
- Building relationships and personal connections
- Addressing disengagement early
Module 07: Interventions and Assistance
- Tiered intervention frameworks
- Attendance action plans and individualized support
- Collaborating with social services and support agencies
- Practical, high-quality learning materials tailored for educators
- Expert-led tutorials and actionable strategies
- Access anytime on mobile, tablet, or desktop
- Immediate assessment feedback through an efficient learning platform
- UK & internationally recognised certificate upon completion
- Eligibility for NUS Extra Discount Card
- Ongoing support through 24/7 email assistance
Eligibility / Requirements
- No prior qualifications required
- Suitable for teachers, school leaders, administrators, and support staff
- Basic understanding of school systems and student development helpful
- Passion for inclusive education and student success
Job roles this course is suitable for:
School Attendance Officer , Education Welfare Officer , Pastoral Support Worker , School Administrator , Student Engagement CoordinatorAbout John Academy
John Academy is best known for offering awarding body accredited online courses that are available for anyone who wishes to acquire a certification and take their professional life to the next level. As an online course provider, we are aware of the fact that there are a lot of people out there who consider themselves to be very curious learners but the courses that they are interested in are not available at their convenient time and place. So, we have decided to give them a unique opportunity for them to learn and obtain necessary skills in a very convenient way at any time from anywhere.
Who We Are
We are an online course provider who wants to make sure that the students would be able to learn everything there is a need for them to learn regarding the course that they have enrolled in on our site. So, we see to it that they would be provided with the highest possible standard of online learning. That way, students would be able to use it in the real world – the employment world and at their desired field of interests.
Certification
After you have successfully passed the test, you will be able to obtain an Accredited Certificate of Achievement. You can however also obtain a Course Completion Certificate following the course completion without sitting for the test. Certificates can be obtained either in hard copy at a cost of £39 or in PDF format at a cost of £24.
PDF certificate's turnaround time is 24 hours and for the hardcopy certificate, it is 3-9 working days.
