School attendance

When it comes to bright futures, every school day counts. Education is important for your child’s growth and future. It helps them learn the skills and knowledge they need to succeed as adults.

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Raising school attendance
Helping your child attend school

Raising school attendance

Speak to your school and ask for support if you have concerns about your child’s attendance. If your child is unable to attend school, let your school know as soon as you can.

Helping your child attend school

School refusal

Managing school refusal and ways to work with teachers and the school to support your child’s attendance.

Wagging or skipping school

Truancy, also known as wagging or skipping school, often happens without parents knowledge. Learn how schools address and manage truancy.

School-age children in jobs

Work can provide valuable skills and experiences for school-age children but it cannot interfere with their school attendance.