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- The transition from primary to secondary school is becoming an increasing and significant part of the conversation around attendance.
- The 22/23 Scottish Summary statistics indicated that the national average for school attendance in P7 was 91.8% compared to 89.6% in S1.
TES article summarising recent research on the impact of absence at the transition point.
Extract from the TES article on the University of Strathclyde Research (see Research page for more information on University of Strathclyde's research)
"The beginning of secondary school requires students to navigate multiple transitional challenges ranging from friendships, teachers and a new curriculum. This can be a demanding time for some students in addition to negotiating adolescence. According to our findings, missing school at this stage has the most damaging consequences for achievement.”
"As a result, it should be the crucial stage for schools and policymakers to monitor and support attendance. Where absences are unavoidable, opportunities for students to catch up on missed lessons should be implemented to mitigate the negative consequences of being absent".
Information on supporting transitions from Education Scotland
Education Scotland video on Attendance at the point of transition.
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