School Attendance Coding

Following the return to school, one of the many challenges is ensuring that the attendance register is coded correctly. 

This has been made more challenging by the additional use of the code 'X' for Covid-19 for related absences, pupils returning in phases and pupils being sent home due to having Covid-19 symptoms.

To support schools with this challenge, the Warwickshire Attendance Service has created some supportive guidance, designed to identify which code to use for specific circumstances.  It would be beneficial for you to provide this guidance to staff directly involved in attendance coding to support the correct use of codes.  

Representatives from the Warwickshire Attendance Service will available at the next Local Authority, Head teachers, Early Years reps and Consortia Chair meeting to answer any additional questions you may have in relation to school attendance.

Coding Guidance