Conference programme
08:45 Registration, refreshments and networking
09:15 Welcome and introduction - Mark Walker, Head of Education, Quality & Inclusion (North & Mid)
09:30 The national picture - Sara Griffiths MBE, Attendance Advisor, Department for Education (DfE)
In this session, Sara will share trends in attendance across the country. She will also provide updates on legislation, share the latest focus and DfE priorities and detail the emerging research supporting schools nationally to improve attendance for children and young people.
10:15 Pupil engagement and attendance - Matt Bromley, Education consultant (attendance)
More information coming soon...
11:00 Refreshments and networking
11:30 Keynote details coming soon...
12:00 Closing the gap – disadvantaged, vulnerable and SEND - Matt Bromley, Education consultant (attendance)
During this session, Matt will share how to close attendance gaps by addressing intersectionality and adopting a learner-led approach. From this, you will learn practical strategies to support those most at risk and strengthen transitions to prevent dips in attendance.
12:45 Lunch and networking
13:30 Keynote details coming soon...
14:15 Keynote details coming soon...
15:00 Next steps for our network
15:30 Close of conference - a chance for continued networking
