Parent & Carer Hub

What’s Really Getting in the Way?

Family Barrier Mapper — explore the different things that may be affecting attendance and take a clearer picture into school.

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Attendance difficulties are often more complex than one single cause.

This map helps you look across home, school, health, relationships and learning. Tap the areas around the child to decide what is worth exploring further.

The map does not decide why your child is absent. It helps you identify patterns, possible connections and useful questions to take into a conversation with school.

INTERACTIVE MAP

Tap an area to explore it

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MY CHILD AND THEIR ATTENDANCE
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Are any of these issues connected?

Attendance barriers often overlap. You can record connections you think school should understand.

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What feels most urgent to discuss with school?

Safety comes first

If the map identifies bullying, abuse, threats, harm or another reason your child may be unsafe, do not rely on this tool alone. Contact the school and ask for the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) or seek appropriate urgent support.