Islington Council is taking decisive action to address school attendance issues, approving recommendations from the Children & Young People Scrutiny Committee following a deep dive into persistent absence at the secondary level. The reasons for this 'deep dive' are detailed in the Response to Scrutiny Recommendations Attendance and an appendix.
The Islington Council Executive convened on 27 November 2025, and agreed to implement twelve recommendations aimed at improving attendance. The specific recommendations are detailed in the Response to Scrutiny Recommendations Attendance and an appendix detailing the recommendations and responses. Councillor Michelline Safi-Ngongo, Executive Member for Children, Young People & Families, will oversee the implementation and ongoing review of these recommendations.
