Attendance Conference

Join colleagues from across the region and beyond at the BEP Attendance Conference—a must-attend event for professionals working to improve school attendance and pupil engagement. This high-impact, in-person event brings together educators, champions and administrative specialists to explore how fostering a strong sense of belonging, trust, and connection can help reduce persistent absence, including Emotionally Based School Avoidance (EBSA), and promote pupil well-being.

 

 

This one-day conference features inspiring speakers, interactive activities, and practical takeaways that delegates can implement immediately in their own settings. You’ll gain valuable insights into the drivers of attendance, the role of relationships and school culture, and effective strategies to reduce persistent absence and increase pupil engagement, all informed by statutory guidance.

 

 

Ideal for attendance teams, pastoral and teaching staff and senior leaders across all school types, trusts, and local authorities. Whether you’re developing whole-school strategies or working closely with families, this conference will equip you with tools to lead on improving attendance with confidence and clarity.

 

 

BEP is committed to supporting schools nationally, to build a culture where all pupils feel they belong and are supported to attend, participate, and succeed. Our conferences bring together the latest policy, practice, and research to offer a nationally relevant, real-world learning experience that reflects the evolving attendance landscape.