Best Attendance Improvement Strategies in Alternative Provision
Summary
Improving attendance in AP requires understanding barriers, building relationships, flexible approaches, family engagement, and celebrating small wins rather than punitive measures.
Proven Strategies
- Daily welfare calls for absent learners
- Transport support to remove barriers
- Flexible start times during re-engagement
- Rewards and recognition for attendance improvement
- Strong home-school communication
+35%
Average attendance improvement
85%
Achieve 80%+ attendance