GUIDANCE- Improving the attendance of children with a social worker

The Department for Education (DfE) has released new guidance on how social workers and other professionals can support better school attendance among children in England who have a social worker. It explores the causes and impacts of absence, highlighting the important role social workers play in spotting concerns early and working closely with schools and local authorities. The guidance also outlines how practice supervisors and senior leaders can collaborate with schools to encourage attendance, and how virtual school heads can help address barriers.

Read the guidance here