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= = = Welcome to the improving student engagment through attendance learning ​ space. = = = There is a strong correlation between students learning and attendance at school. Children who regularly miss days of school are at risk of missing out on learning the basic building blocks. Regular school attendance also helps children develop social skills, communication skills and a healthy self - esteem. Poor patterns of attendance place students at risk of not achieving their educational, social and psychological potential. Once learners have begun to absent themselves from school, and if the initial cause remains undetected or unexplored, it is likely that the pattern of absence will continue and escalate through their school career. ** ==This learning space is an opportunity for reflection and sharing of effective strategies and processes which support student attendance. The data collated from the parent, teacher and student surveys will identify and guide areas of improvement. A discussion forum on responsibilities, expectations and strategies is available for teachers to share their experiences and current practice. Comments on any aspect of attendance are invited and welcome by just clicking on the discussion tab at the top of each page.==