The Stepped Attendance Response (STAR) sets expectations for school, student, parent/guardian, Ministry of Education and broader system responses to student absence.

The STAR has been developed in line with the good practice identified in Education Review Office (ERO) evaluations and school indicators.

Supporting resources have been developed to help schools to embed the STAR in their practice.

Stepped attendance response – STAR

We encourage school leaders to share their views to help shape expectations and refine the tools needed to lift attendance.