Policy and Campaigns

We are determined to build a better future for children and families.

We want all children to be able to make the most out of their education. Good school attendance is essential so they can improve their life chances.

To do this we work with families to advocate for changes to law, funding and practice to policy makers.

We use campaigns and the media to amplify our families’ voices so their concerns stay at the forefront of public debate.

Find out more about our Dig a Little Deeper campaign

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Every child in school and ready to learn by 2050

A support-led route map for the new Government to address the attendance crisis as part of its mission to break down barriers to opportunity.

Find out what we are asking the Government to do

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School Attendance Gap Day

Marked on 4 February 2025, School Attendance Gap Day is a new Awareness Day led by School-Home Support, that shines a light on the ‘lost learning’ as a result of school absence. Let’s work together to close the school attendance gap.

Find out more

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Going to school matters

Our campaign invites children aged 7-12 to write letters to their new local MP, sharing why school attendance matters, highlighting difficulties they or others face with attending school, and suggesting ways MPs can support schools better.

Find out more

Campaigns

We campaign to raise awareness of the root causes of persistent absence and influence decision-makers to make positive changes in education policies.

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Policy and Research

We want to see policy that reflects the needs and experiences of the children and families we work with.

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Media

By engaging with the media we keep the needs of our children and families high on the political agenda.

Campaigns

We campaign to raise awareness of the root causes of persistent absence and influence decision-makers to make positive changes in education policies.

Policy and Research

We want to see policy that reflects the needs and experiences of the children and families we work with.

Media

By engaging with the media we keep the needs of our children and families high on the political agenda.

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