We know that attending school every day is vital for students to thrive — not just academically, but socially and emotionally too. But we also recognise that for some young people and their families, attending school isn’t always straightforward. Anxiety, health challenges, family circumstances or other barriers can make regular attendance feel overwhelming. That’s why we’re developing our Raise programme — a supportive, partnership-based approach to help students, families, and schools work together to overcome these challenges. By listening, understanding, and working side by side, we can help every young person take positive steps back towards school.