Kicking off the day with a panel discussion
We started the day with a panel discussion on the topic ‘Why aren’t children going back to school?’ unpacking the reasons behind the school attendance crisis and how whole family support works to uncover and overcome barriers to education. The panel included Shannon Johnstone from Homelessness Best Practice CIC, Kate Sweeney Deputy Headteacher from Buttershaw Business and Enterprise College, Yolanda Smith from Football Beyond Borders, and Natalie Murrison and Trinity Brown from School-Home Support. Thank you to our panellists for sharing their invaluable thoughts and expertise on this important topic.