Improving Attendance in Scottish Schools | Let’s Chat: Leading Learning with Twinkl Scotland

In this episode of Let’s Chat Leading Learning, Gillian Steven and Adrian Anderson explore the growing challenges around school attendance in Scotland ?? and share practical guidance to help schools better support learners, families and wellbeing. Drawing on extensive classroom and leadership experience ?‍??‍?, the discussion introduces the Improving Attendance Support Pack, designed to help schools strengthen relationships, understand barriers to attendance and create meaningful support plans through a child-centred approach. The episode highlights the importance of viewing attendance through individual, home and school lenses ?, recognising the impact of anxiety, wellbeing and family circumstances, while using GIRFEC to guide early intervention and collaborative support. Whether you're a classroom teacher, member of SLT, support staff member or education professional, this episode offers reassurance, reflection and practical strategies to help improve attendance through positive relationships and inclusive practice ? In this episode, we explore: Why attendance is becoming more complex in Scottish schools ? The impact of anxiety, wellbeing and family circumstances ? How GIRFEC supports early intervention and holistic planning ? Ways schools can strengthen relationships with families ? Using attendance audits and action plans effectively ? The role of school ethos, inclusion and communication ? A discussion around term-time holidays and family wellbeing ✈️ ? Get a 30-Day FREE Trial with Twinkl! ? Unlock over 1,000,000 teacher-made resources across all CfE levels and subjects. ? Start your free trial → https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/tul85 ? Explore our Leading Learning content → https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/1f1wol ✨ We save you time From planning to assessment and leadership support, Twinkl helps you focus on what matters most. ? Subscribe for more content: @twinklresourcesofficial ? Like, comment & share if you found this video useful! At Twinkl, we help those who teach. #TwinklScotland #LeadingLearning #LetsChat #SchoolAttendance #GIRFEC #ScottishEducation #TeacherCPD #CurriculumForExcellence #CfE #Inclusion #Wellbeing #EducationSupport