(Print) Use this randomly generated list as your call list when playing the game. There is no need to say the BINGO column name. Place some kind of mark (like an X, a checkmark, a dot, tally mark, etc) on each cell as you announce it, to keep track. You can also cut out each item, place them in a bag and pull words from the bag.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
Understand what your data mean show much absence is authorised, unauthorised, what days of the week are being missed and are there attendance gaps for vulnerable groups?
Understand the absence data for your tutor group and link with the Head of Year and Attendance Champion to agree on actions needed
Understand individual learners' barriers to being in school using the root causes checklist Improving attendance is a key part of your role - we need learners in school every day if they are to achieve their full potential
Be curious and ask questions about why they are missing lessons and how your team can help?
Support learners to catch up on work they may have missed, step by step
You are often the first face a parent and learner will see, and your positive interaction really makes a difference!
Monitor absence levels in your tutor group and intervene early when you notice patterns of absence emerging (talk to them)
Understand the Trust Attendance Phases
Monitor learners at risk of persistent absence and act early to avoid them being locked into PA
The first crucial layer of a strong pastoral system!
Always make learners feel welcome when arriving at school late or after an appointment
Implement the Attendance Phases for your year group
When learners you support are absent - be curious and understand why this is?
Talk to the SENDCo and other staff about key learners so there is a joined-up approach Implement the Attendance Phases for your year group
Talk to your teams frequently about learners who are regularly missing their lessons in your subject/class and use this information to make links with the attendance champion.
Should understand the Trust Attendance Phases
Check in with learners have been absent and contact home to have supportive conversations as required
Every interaction we have in corridors and classrooms makes a difference to a learner's day!
Notice when learners return from absence and welcome them back
Monitor the attendance of your year group closely and act early when patterns of absence emerge, in liaison with tutors
Be alert to changes in mood and presentation and look beyond the absence - be curious and ask questions
Free!
Look at attendance patterns for learners you are providing intervention for and contact parents and carers if you notice patterns of absence (following discussion with the attendance champion)
Welcome returning learners back to school following absence Understand the Trust Attendance Phases
Warmly meet and greet all learners for every lesson
Look at their attendance in Arbor When they return to school, check in with them about their recent absence - let them know you noticed!
