Shropshire Council is offering help and support to children due to start or return to school next week – and stressing the importance of attending school.
Andy Hall, Cabinet member for children and education, said:
“For some students the start of September is something they look forward to, but for others this period of change and settling back in to school can feel like a challenge. In our Education Access Service we understand that these worries can be significant for a student and their family, so we are here to help and support and our team are happy to offer advice.
“The start of the new academic year is a crucial time to attend school, settling in and developing good routines as well as meeting new teachers and seeing friends. Even a few days’ absence can significantly impact on a student’s outcomes and future opportunities.
“Shropshire Council has invested in support to help students and families with positive attendance and there have been excellent outcomes, with attendance in Shropshire at 93.3% for last academic year – above the national figure.
“We are increasing our support for schools this year with new opportunities, training and resources – and we are aspirational towards even better outcomes for students this year. Every day in school and being on time counts!”
The education access service can be contacted on [email protected] or 01743 254397.
