As an Attendance Mentor, you'll be at the forefront of the Department for Education's Attendance Mentor programme, making a tangible difference in the lives of pupils and families. Your responsibilities will include:
Develop a trusting, honest relationship with pupils and providing emotional support
Work closely with the pupils and families to identify drivers of their poor attendance
Support absent pupils in getting back into the classroom
Act as a positive role model to improve pupils' attitudes towards attendance and learning.
Listen carefully to pupils and help them gain insight and self-awareness.
Provide targeted support in line with existing care plans.
Help mentees access new networks including extracurricular activities and other support
Make referrals to external specialists services if required.
Monitor progress, provide feedback and celebrate successes with the pupils.
