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Building Character, Increasing Engagement and Growing Leaders: A Whole School Approach

Research increasingly shows that character education is just as important as academic achievement in shaping pupils’ long-term success. Studies from the Education Endowment Foundation and the Jubilee Centre for Character and Values highlight that pupils who develop resilience, empathy, self-awareness, and teamwork from an early age are more likely to engage in learning, manage challenges, and thrive socially and emotionally.

Building capacity in family support to tackle low school attendance

Persistent and severe school absence impacts children, families, and communities—especially in disadvantaged areas.
School-Home Support’s Attendance Support and Development Programme (ASDP) equips school staff with practical tools and strategies to tackle low attendance through whole-family support, parental engagement, and early intervention. By focusing on building trust and addressing the root causes of absence, schools have seen transformative results: improved attendance, stronger family relationships, and better pupil engagement.

Burnout warning as school staff become ‘de facto social workers’

Most school staff work at least four extra hours a week providing support previously offered by collapsed social and healthcare services, report finds