The
Council values the contribution made by its staff and recognises that
high levels of attendance at work are a vital factor in the efficient
operation of the Council's services. With this in mind, the Council aims
to provide a supportive and inclusive working environment that
encourages all staff to manage their health and wellbeing and maintain
their attendance at school.
The role of the headteacher/deputy headteacher is pivotal to successful attendance management, and every headteacher has a responsibility to implement and communicate the Council's approach to Maximising Attendance, which includes:
- Understanding and adhering to the Sickness Absence Policy and procedures
- Recognising the range of areas that fall under Maximising Attendance
- Ensuring all staff are treated in a consistent, fair, sympathetic and equitable manner
- Keeping recording systems, such as Vision, up-to-date with the most recent sickness absence data on a timely basis
- Maintaining an awareness of the role of the Occupational Health and Wellbeing Unit, including services provided
- Informing staff of their responsibilities with regards to Sickness Absence
Supplementary information is also available to headteachers in the form of Guides to answer frequently asked questions, reinforce and develop the skills and knowledge necessary to manage attendance and take headteachers step-by-step through the processes.