What can you do to support attendance?

We found that what you do can have a big impact on your child's attendance. Parents who are comfortable with their child missing a week or more of school are more than twice as likely to have a child who doesn't regularly attend school. It is never too early to start.

When children miss some school early on, it can lead to missing more later on too. When your child is at primary school, your input is even more important. You can help set up good habits that will last for the whole time they are at school.

Below are some things that you can do to help:

• It is your responsibility to get your child to school - if transport is hard for you, talk to your school. There may be support available in your area.

• Talk to your child about how school is important for their future, and how it is important to go every day. Be positive about school!

• Make sure your child knows that you care if they are going to school.

• Only take your child out of school when there is a really good reason, like if they are sick.

• Have a consistent morning routine, not too rushed.

• Help your child to be prepared for school, like making sure they have done their homework the night before.

Te Ihuwaka Education Evaluation Centre

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