Schools Push Attendance at Parents' Evenings | Leicester News

Leicester News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 20, 2026 · 1m

Starting this September, schools across the UK are being told to make student attendance a top priority during parents’ evenings — with the Department for Education sending out a full toolkit to help. Inspired by Ernesford Grange School’s success using Thursday parent meetings, the DfE aims to build consistent habits and reinforce that regular school attendance is non-negotiable for student success. The toolkit includes ready-to-use letters, animations, and real-life case studies to empower schools with practical, adaptable resources — all designed to turn attendance conversations into…