Useful Resources

Your central source for attendance guidance, policies, tools and data. We have brought together the most relevant information in one convenient location, making it easier for schools and education professionals to access the resources you need to support and improve school attendance.

Working together to improve school attendance

Statutory guidance for maintained schools, academies, independent schools and local authorities

July 2026

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Attendance and absence headlines and reasons

Department for Education national, Regional and Local Authority attendance data

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Summary table of responsibilities for school attendance

Statutory guidance for maintained schools, academies, independent schools and local authorities

Published August 2024

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School inspection: toolkit, operating guides and information

Guidance for inspectors and schools on inspecting maintained schools and academies in England under the renewed education inspection framework.

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