Education drop-in – for support with school attendance

A new session has launched to support families struggling with their child’s school attendance. Aimed at parents/carers who are trying to find solutions to support their child, or where the school is raising concerns with the family.

This new drop-in session, hosted by Bradford Council’s School Attendance team, will offer parents and carers non-judgmental support and advice on the following:

· A safe space to discuss worries or seek advice

· Putting families in touch with services that provide support

· An impartial link to support conversation with their child’s school

· Connecting families with an attendance support worker

The sessions are for parents and carers of children aged 5 to 16 who attend, or are enrolled at, a school in the Bradford District. (Alternative support is available from council services that support families where the child is not enrolled at school.)

Professionals also welcome to drop in at the sessions for advice and information.

As this is a drop-in session, families and professionals do not need to book. Sessions will be held weekly across the Bradford district’s Family Hubs (during term time only). Starting 16th September across the district, find out when each session is happening here FYI/education drop ins and/or visit Family Hub timetables

If you support families where school attendance is a challenge, please recommend the session to them, or drop in yourself for support and advice. If you have any questions please email Attendance@bradford.gov.uk.