Getting help if your child is not attending regularly#

Your child should be at school every day unless they are sick.

When your child should be at school

We know there can be important reasons why children aren’t coming to school, such as long-term illness, bullying, or financial challenges for families. If your child is affected by any of these, talk to your school first.

Your school will work with you to remove barriers to attending. There are many kinds of support available that might help make it easier for your child to come to school.

Your school might also connect you with other agencies or alternative education pathways.

Attendance service#

We have contracted attendance service providers in all parts of the country. Attendance services work with schools and families to help get students back to school.

Schools may refer students to an attendance service provider if they think it may help. Attendance service staff might visit you at home to help get your child back to school.