Transforming Attendance from Compliance to Connection
Essential training to shift mindsets, spark action, and build a culture of purposeful attendance.
Across the UK, school attendance is under pressure, from rising cases of emotionally based school avoidance (EBSA) to increasing staff absence and disengagement. But tackling these challenges isn’t just about systems, sanctions, or slogans. It’s about culture.
The Attendance Culture Programme is a strategic, whole-school professional development and consultancy offer designed to embed a values-led, psychologically safe approach to attendance across the school community.
Developed by a specialist in mental health, wellbeing, and educational engagement, and aligned with the Government’s attendance guidance, The Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill, and the Gatsby Benchmarks, this programme goes beyond improving attendance rates it shifts the way school feels for everyone.
Because real attendance is not just about showing up.
It’s about belonging, purpose, and readiness for life.
What Makes This Programme Essential?
- Aligns with Ofsted EIF, DfE Attendance Guidance & Wellbeing Bill
Builds capacity across students, staff and families
Flexible delivery: 2-hour sessions across the academic year
Includes certificates, digital toolkits, and optional booster add-ons
Designed to support staff with EBSA, trauma-informed practices, and staff wellbeing and attendance
Includes tools for measuring impact, not just tracking attendance.
Modular Training Map
A CPD series delivered across a term or full academic year. Choose 3–6 sessions. Each module supports a different stakeholder group, creating a united culture of meaningful attendance.
MODULE STRAND 1: Students – From Avoidance to Aspiration
Module Focus
1. Belonging in Every Seat How classroom culture influences attendance and identity
2. The Safe Return Trauma-informed reintegration for EBSA and disengaged students
3. Purpose-Driven Presence Helping young people see the ‘why’ behind showing up
4. From Fear to Future (Optional) Aspirational engagement for long-term attendance and life readiness
MODULE STRAND 2: Families – Partners in Purpose
Module Focus
5. Beyond Blame Building trust and dismantling stigma with parents and carers
6. Conversations That Count Holding compassionate, structured attendance dialogues with families
7. Safe to Be Heard (Optional) Inclusive practices that engage parents of persistently absent learners
MODULE STRAND 3: Staff & Leadership – Culture, Safety & Purpose
Module Focus
8. The Culture of Safety Embedding psychological safety across teams and classrooms
9. Quiet Quitting, Loud Signals Understanding and addressing the roots of staff absence
10. Relational Leadership for Attendance Leading with empathy, clarity and consistency
11. Agency with Guardrails (Optional) Building staff autonomy while holding accountability
BOOSTER SESSIONS (Add-ons)
Session Description
- Meaningful Attendance Strategy Review Mid-year review and re-alignment with SLT
- Gatsby Link: Purpose Pathways Helping students connect attendance to future careers
- Wellbeing & Workload Labs Staff-focused clinics on boundaries, burnout and belonging
- Parent Power Café Facilitated community session to co-design next steps
What Schools Receive:
- 3–6 bespoke CPD sessions (2-hours, online or in-person)
- Strategic attendance planning aligned with current policy
- Certificates of Attendance & Implementation Tools
- Ongoing email support for SLT
Optional audit and impact reporting tools
Investment & Flexibility
This programme is available as:
• A 3-session core series (term-based offer)
• A 6-session whole-year programme
• Fully customisable via our Pick & Mix model, allowing schools to shape based on priorities and budget
• Discounted MAT and cluster pricing available
Package Tiers
Essentials Package 3 core CPD sessions (2 hours) for each session £1,500 Online
£2,100 + Travel in Person Delivered over a term (online or in-person mix). Focus on key modules from each strand.
Full Year Programme 6 CPD sessions + strategic planning £2,900 Online
£4,200 + Travel in Person Includes SLT strategy session, impact framework, and 6 modules over academic year
Bespoke Pick & Mix Any 3–6 modules From £500 per session Custom selection. Includes CPD certs and digital tools.
MAT/Cluster Offer Multi-school pricing From £5,950 Up to 3 schools. Includes tailored delivery & group implementation session.
Booster Sessions Add-ons (eg. Parent Café, Gatsby session) £500 each Can be standalone or added mid-year.
Keynote / Conference Talk 45–90 mins + Q&A £800–£1,000 +Travel
For INSET, conferences, or DfE-aligned events. Custom slide deck included.
Ready to Build Your Attendance Culture?
Contact:
Kelly Hannaghan, Mind Work Matters Ltd
📧 kelly@mindworkmatters.com
🌐 www.mindworkmatters.com
📞 07947 550977
