Tameside Primary Academy has achieved the Inclusive Attendance Bronze Award, recognising its commitment to embedding inclusive attendance practice and ensuring pupils and families receive the support they need to thrive.
The award was presented during a Trust-wide Inclusive Attendance Conference, held at the new Shireland Training Centre in Oldbury. The event brought together academy leaders and attendance teams from across the Trust to celebrate progress, share best practice and prepare for the next stage of the Inclusive Attendance Standard programme.
The Bronze Award recognises schools that have embedded effective systems, shared expectations and inclusive approaches that support positive attendance across the whole school community.
Through participation in the programme, Tameside Primary Academy reviewed its current approaches, reflected on the impact of existing strategies and explored how staff can continue working collaboratively to strengthen support for pupils and families.
The Academy recognises that regular engagement with school provides children with the opportunity to build knowledge, confidence and relationships that support their wider development. By maintaining a consistent and supportive approach, staff can help pupils make the most of every opportunity available to them.
Following this achievement, Tameside Primary Academy will continue its development through the Silver Award stage of the Inclusive Attendance Standard programme, building on its existing strengths and identifying further opportunities to enhance practice.
Associate Principal, Cem Yalluri, said: “Every day in school provides children with opportunities to learn, grow and develop the skills, relationships and confidence they need for the future. Attendance is an important part of ensuring children can benefit fully from their education, from classroom learning to friendships, enrichment and personal development.
“Our role is to understand each child and work alongside families to create the support and encouragement they need. When schools and families work together, we can help children develop positive habits, feel confident in their abilities and make the most of every opportunity available to them.”
The Bronze Award is the first stage of the Inclusive Attendance Standard Programme and recognises schools that have demonstrated a clear commitment to inclusive attendance practice through professional development, reflection and implementation.
