In this episode, Melissa is joined by Ian Cooper, Deputy Principal at Lord Lawson of Beamish Academy to explore one of the most pressing issues in education today - school attendance.

Together, they dive into:
✅ The importance of building a strong school culture
✅ Creating a sense of responsibility across staff, students, and families
✅ Practical strategies Ian has implemented to boost attendance by 6%
✅ How behaviour and culture go hand in hand with improving attendance

Whether you're a school leader, attendance officer, or simply passionate about improving outcomes for students, this conversation is packed with insights and real-world solutions you can take back to your own setting.