From Absence to Action: Culture, Commitment & Change

12/11/2025 13 min Temporada 1 Episodio 3
From Absence to Action: Culture, Commitment & Change

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Episode Synopsis

In this episode, Melissa is joined by Ian Cooper, Deputy Principal at Lord Lawson of Beamish Academy to explore one of the most pressing issues in education today - school attendance.Together, they dive into:✅ The importance of building a strong school culture✅ Creating a sense of responsibility across staff, students, and families✅ Practical strategies Ian has implemented to boost attendance by 6%✅ How behaviour and culture go hand in hand with improving attendanceWhether you're a school leader, attendance officer, or simply passionate about improving outcomes for students, this conversation is packed with insights and real-world solutions you can take back to your own setting.

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