Teachers’ Standards

Beyond the Register: Tackling Absence Through Inclusive Pedagogy

Do you want to tackle persistent absence and create a truly inclusive classroom culture?

This online course is for educators committed to improving pupil attendance. This training moves beyond data to explore the complex root causes of absence through a relational and inclusive lens. You will gain practical strategies to identify hidden barriers and implement whole-school change, and learn to use strong relationships and curriculum engagement to foster emotionally-safe classrooms, making school a place where every pupil can thrive. 
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Adam Barrett, Fiona Roberts & Carly Watkins

2 hours

Online Course

By completing this course, you will:

explore the root causes of persistent absence through a relational and inclusive lens;
understand how curriculum engagement influences attendance and belonging;
identify barriers to attendance that may be hidden in curriculum, pedagogy or relationships;
apply inclusive strategies to re-engage persistently absent pupils through curriculum and connection;
recognise the power of relational consistency and emotionally safe classrooms in improving attendance.

Course Lessons

Course Lessons

Written by: Adam Barrett

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Adam Barrett is an experienced teacher, academic and SENDCo. He has previously specialised in behaviour management, leading and reforming approaches to behaviour management in primary schools, with the aim of creating inclusive environments for all. As well as a PGCE, Adam has an undergraduate degree in history and a MA in English literature.

Presented by: Fiona Roberts

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Fiona Roberts is a video content creator for the Twinkl CPD team. She has over 10 years experience as a primary school teacher and private tutor. Before completing her PGDE, Fiona also achieved an MA(Hons) in Film and Television Studies. She has previously supported the development of her school’s English curriculum and is particularly passionate about this subject. Fiona has also thoroughly enjoyed acting as a mentor to trainee teachers and early career teachers during her time in the classroom.

In collaboration with: Carly Watkins

Carly is the Quality of Education Lead at Twinkl PD, overseeing the development of Teachers' Standards courses. She is an experienced primary school teacher and senior leader with a MA in Education Practice and NPQ in Leading Teacher Development. Carly also facilitates the ECF, delivering training for current mentors and ECTs; she is passionate about accessible and actionable professional development for all educators at all levels.