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School Attendance

In this section

  1. Why is good school attendance important for children?
  2. Who is responsible for what?
  3. What is the School Attendance Matters Pathway? 
  4. What is an Early Help Assessment and plan?
  5. You are here: How can parents get support?
  6. What is enforcement action?

How can parents get support?

In the first instance parents and carers should speak to their child’s school so that they can provide support and explain what is happening. Schools will be able to speak to parents about support through an Early Help Assessment and plan. 

As well as schools, there are a lot of services who work with children and families and who can provide information, advice, and support. For more information about all of these services please see the following websites:

  • Rotherham Family Hubs and Best Start in Life: Support and services for families in Rotherham.
  • Rotherham SEND Local Offer: Advice and information about the services available for your child or young person from birth to 25 years with a Special Educational Need or Disability (SEND).
  • Previous page: What is an Early Help Assessment and plan?
  • Next page: What is enforcement action?

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