School attendance advice for schools and professionals
On these pages schools will find advice and resources to assist with improving attendance.
‘Support First’ is the framework schools should use to tackle ongoing absence. For more information see attendance procedures for schools.
The leave of absence (legal) process is for cases of unauthorised leave of absence. For more information see attendance procedures for schools.
Statutory guidance, BCC policy and regulations
- Working together to improve school attendance - GOV.UK
- BCC Education Prosecution Policy 2024
- DfE attendance and absence codes 2024
- Education Penalty Notice Code of Conduct September 2024
For further information about pupil attendance, email the education legal intervention team: attendance@birmingham.gov.uk.
Page last updated: 29 August 2024
