What do we do?

At The Coppice Academy, we believe that excellent attendance is essential for every student to thrive. Our approach is built on partnership: we work closely with students, parents, and carers to promote regular attendance and provide the right support when it’s needed.
Our attendance policy emphasises:

  • Early intervention to identify barriers quickly.
  • Nurture and wellbeing support to help students feel safe, understood, and ready to learn.
  • Clear procedures for responding to any decline in attendance.
  • Positive recognition and celebration of both good attendance and meaningful improvement.

 

A typical support-first approach may run as follows:

 

Why do we do it?

We do this because strong attendance helps students flourish—academically, socially, and emotionally. It builds confidence, strengthens community belonging, and lays the foundations for future success and fulfilled adult lives.
Attendance at The Coppice Academy is consistently higher than the national average for specialist settings, and this strong engagement has a positive impact on the progress and achievements of all our students.