Better attendance = Better outcomes!

Schooling is compulsory for children and young people from the age of 6 until they turn 16 years of age, unless an exemption from attendance or enrolment has been granted. Daily attendance at school is important for all children to succeed in education and to make sure that they don’t fall behind both socially and developmentally. By attending school, students are provided with an education and support in learning and social development. They are equipped with knowledge and values which enable them to become independent, ready for further learning and participation in their community. 

Children and young people who regularly attend school and complete year 13, or an equivalent qualification have: 

 • Better health outcomes 

 • Better employment outcomes 

 • Higher incomes across their lives 

It is confirmed by research that poor school attendance has strong links to poor student achievement and outcomes such as : 

 • Early school leaving 

 • Poverty 

 • Substance abuse 

 • Unemployment 

 • Negative health issues 

Regular absence from school may be a warning sign of disengagement. Parents who set the expectation that schooling is important and attendance is critical, instil in their children a sense of value for education and a desire for higher outcomes. Parent’s positive attitudes are the foundation for student attendance and achievement. 

For more information visit: https://parents.education.govt.nz/primary-school/your-child-at-school/making-sure-your-child-attends-school-every-day/