Your Child's Attendance QuestionnaireNorfolk County Council is reviewing school attendance across Norfolk and looking at ways to support both families and schools to help children flourish by going to school regularly. We know that attending school has a big input into children's outcomes but we also know that things can sometimes make it hard for parents and carers to get their children. their views on school attendance. The responses to the questionnaire will be used to find out about

Good attendance at school is one of the most important factor in ensuring that children. of their children not attending. Did You Know? One full school year at 90% attendance. missed. This is known as persistent absence.Top Tips To Support Attendance Get into good routines: start the year right and make attendance a priority. Show an interest in school and education. how they can help you and your child. Dive Deeper Why Is School Attendance Important? Research has

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If your child is feeling worried about going to school, or you are struggling with their attendance here are some tips to work through together.   Every child is different and these are only suggestions. What might work for one child, may not work for another. If one method doesn't work, try a different one the next day. It can feel stressful when your child is feeling this way, talk to their school so they are able to help you both.  Tips To Reduce Anxiety Get your child to push

lead, attendance team or the school’s SENCO (Special Educational Needs Co-Ordinator). Write down what

they make even if it is slow. If school attendance is a problem talk to school as soon as you can

and attendance. Talk to your child about what you have noticed, and why you are worried. See