An exploration of pupils’, parents’ and teachers’ perceptions of the causes of pupil non-attendance and the reasons for improvements in attendance

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Aucott, Clare (2014). An exploration of pupils’, parents’ and teachers’ perceptions of the causes of pupil non-attendance and the reasons for improvements in attendance. University of Birmingham. Ap.Ed.&ChildPsy.D.

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Abstract

Non-attendance has been explored by educationalists since compulsory education was introduced (Brown, 1983; Irving and Parker-Jenkins; 1995). However, few studies have focused on cases of improved attendance and furthermore, triangulated the views of pupils, parents and teachers in such cases. The current study employed a multiple case study design to explore the views of pupils, parents and teachers with regards to the causes of the pupils’ non-attendance and the reasons for the improvements in their attendance. It was found that the greatest improvement in attendance was evident when there was a shared understanding of the causes of non-attendance between at least the parent and teacher, the interventions put in place aimed to address these causes and there was a shared responsibility for improving attendance. In addition to this, the findings highlighted a number of factors that may lead to further improvements in the pupils’ attendance. These included: teachers recognising and addressing school related factors; a greater understanding of the reasons for the pupils’ refusal behaviour; the pupils’ views being acted upon; and consideration of the impact of the pupils’ non-attendance. The implications of the findings with regards to the professional practice of Educational Psychologists are discussed along with future research.

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Thesis (Doctorates > Ap.Ed.&ChildPsy.D.)

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Doctorates > Ap.Ed.&ChildPsy.D.

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