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.

Call the student attendance hotline for support on 1800 206 317.

Component
Raising school attendance
Helping your child attend school
Contact student attendance

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.

Contact student attendance

Parents, carers and the community can get support with student attendance by calling 1800 206 317.

Student Attendance and Engagement team

Promoting and supporting regular school attendance in the Northern Territory.