Shireland Technology Primary 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.
As part of the programme, Shireland Technology Primary reflected on its current practice and explored how its approaches can continue to evolve, ensuring staff have the knowledge and confidence to support pupils effectively.
The school’s work reflects its commitment to creating an environment where pupils feel engaged, valued and ready to learn, while ensuring families are supported through strong communication and collaborative partnerships.
Following this achievement, Shireland Technology Primary 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, Andy Collins, said: “The opportunities children experience during their primary years lay the foundations for everything that follows. Every day in school allows pupils to build knowledge, develop resilience and discover interests that can help shape their future.
“An inclusive approach to attendance helps ensure those opportunities are available to every child. By understanding individual circumstances and working alongside families, we can create an environment where children are able to engage confidently with learning and make the most of the exceptional experiences our school has to offer.”
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.
