Government expands ‘attendance hubs’ programme to get more pupils into school

Schools could be advised to send text messages to parents where children do not attend class as part of the programme.

The Government is expanding its “attendance hubs” programme in England (PA) (PA Wire)

The Government will expand its “attendance hubs” programme in England in a bid to get more children back into school following the pandemic.

Schools could be advised to send text messages to parents where pupils do not attend class as part of the sector-led programme.

The Department for Education (DfE) has said nine new attendance hubs will support up to 600 schools in England by sharing effective practice and practical resources on how to boost attendance.