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10.3.1
 
 
 
 
 
 
10.4
 
10.4.1

CITYWIDE APPROACH TO IMPROVING SCHOOL ATTENDANCE
 
The Head of Access and
Inclusion was in attendance to present a report which sought to
raise the current challenges relating to school attendance with the
Committee and to provide an update on current activity and future
planned work to support and improve school attendance across the
city. The report sought commitment from elected members on the
importance of enabling good school attendance.
 
RESOLVED UNANIMOUSLY:
That the Education, Children and Families
Policy Committee: -
 
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commit to play a role as system leaders on improving school
attendance across the city working across Sheffield City Council
and with partner organisations.
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commit to continue to support activity to improve school
attendance.
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continue to work with officers to agree further actions which it
can take which will positively impact on attendance outcomes in the
City in line with the attendance charter and campaign.
 
Reasons for
Decision
 
Children in Sheffield are consistently not
attending school, risking future life chances and preventing
academic success. More than that, education should provide a place
of belonging, safety, fun and friendship for children and young
people. Currently too many children are missing out on maximising
those opportunities. It is recommended that school attendance be a
strategic priority to address this.
 
Alternatives Considered and Rejected
 
The alternative would be to continue to see
attendance as a single service or school issue. This option has
been rejected due to the range of challenges that are in place and
the need to prioritise attendance at school.