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Understanding attendance: NSW Department of Education

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School attendance is important. This paper synthesises the research on student attendance, identifies key factors that influence it, and outlines evidence-based strategies to improve it.

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Keywords

school attendance , positive engagement , leadership , social emotional wellbeing , belonging

Categories

Audience Educators
School level Foundation - Year 1 , Year 2 - Year 4 , Year 5 - Year 6 , Year 7 - Year 9 , Year 10 - Year 12
Learning areas Health and Physical Education
General capabilities Personal and Social Capability

Details

Published by New South Wales Government Department of Education
© State of New South Wales (Department of Education), 2023. Creative Commons BY 4.0.

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