Bright Futures
Islington Council is developing a system to track school attendance as part of its 'call to arms' initiative.
Islington Council is developing a system for ongoing tracking of attendance data to identify trends and areas needing attention, according to the Public Reports Pack in December 2025. This initiative is part of an 'attendance call to arms' launched by the council to boost school attendance across the borough, aiming for a 1% improvement by the summer term of 2025.
The council's Children and Young People Scrutiny Committee heard details of the attendance plan in December 2025. Bright Futures, an organisation commissioned by Islington Council, delivers an Attendance Mentor service, supporting the council's efforts to improve school attendance.
Key facts
- Islington Council launched an 'attendance call to arms' in December 2025. Source
- The council aims for a 1% improvement in school attendance by summer term 2025. Source
- A system for ongoing tracking of attendance data is being developed by the council. Source
- The Children and Young People Scrutiny Committee heard details of the plan in December 2025. Source
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