❓ Hon Adele Farina asks about student attendance rates in South West government schools, broken down by risk categories. The answer refers to a tabled paper and outlines the Department's general approach to addressing student absenteeism.
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In 2015, for each government school in the South West region, what was the: (a) total student enrolment; (b) number of students with 'non-regular attendance at risk-indicated' (80-89 per cent attendance) in actual numbers and percentage; (c) number of students with 'non-regular attendance at risk-moderate' (60-79 per cent attendance) in actual numbers and percentage; and (d) number of students with 'non-regular attendance at risk-severe (less than 60 per cent attendance) in actual numbers and percentage?
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Answered
21 June 2016
Responded by
Minister for Education
Response time
77 days
a. – d. See tabled paper no.
The reasons for student absences, and in particular persistent absences, are varied. The manner in which the Department responds is to a large degree based on the individual needs of the student, and the complex and varied causes of absence. In all cases, these responses will involve parents, the community and the student. Responses for persistent absences will often involve working in close collaboration with other key agencies.
When a student’s attendance falls below 90% or is identified as a concern, schools implement local strategies that target the unique needs of students. In addition to Attendance Advisory Panels, schools may use Responsible Parenting Agreements to restore attendance.
The reasons for student absences, and in particular persistent absences, are varied. The manner in which the Department responds is to a large degree based on the individual needs of the student, and the complex and varied causes of absence. In all cases, these responses will involve parents, the community and the student. Responses for persistent absences will often involve working in close collaboration with other key agencies.
When a student’s attendance falls below 90% or is identified as a concern, schools implement local strategies that target the unique needs of students. In addition to Attendance Advisory Panels, schools may use Responsible Parenting Agreements to restore attendance.
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