Recording Pupil Absences
Since September 2006, a new standarised system of recording absences has been used in schools, following an update of the attendance module of the Classroom 2000 (C2K) system. This enables schools to record pupils' absences, the reasons for the absence and whether the absence is authorised or unauthorised. This new data has been collected as part of the annual school census exercise since 2006/07 school year and may be used in future years to inform the setting of targets on pupil attendance. Once targets have been developed, the Department will issue guidance to schools on how best to promote regular attendance and on approaches to early effective intervention.
Circular 2012/18 - Pupil Attendance Recording by Schools (English Version) PDF 249KB
Circular 2012/18 - Pupil Attendance Recording by Schools (Irish Version) PDF 228KB
This Circular replaces Circular 2010/07 Issue 3.
Strike Action - Recording of Pupil Absences
Many queries have arisen, as to how to record pupil absence on C2K, due to strike action. In response the Department has issued the following guidance:
The guidance in this document should be used in conjunction with Circular 2010/07 Issue 3.
Contact Details
Telephone: 02891 279576
Email: additionaleducationalneedsteam@deni.gov.uk
Statistics
The Department of Education collects statistics on pupils referred by schools to the Education and Library Boards' Education Welfare Service because of concerns about attendance. The statistics are provided by the Education and Library Boards on an annual basis.
Non-Attendance Statistics 2002/03 PDF 14.3 KB
The statistics provide information about pupil attendance for the 2002/03 school year. The information is provided by the Education and Library Boards.
Non-Attendance Statistics 2003/04 PDF 14.6 KB
The statistics provide information about pupil attendance for the 2003/04 school year. The information is provided by the Education and Library Boards
Non-Attendance Statistics 2004/05 PDF 12.6 KB.
The statistics provide information about pupil attendance for the 2004/05 school year. The information is provided by the Education and Library Boards
Non-Attendance Statistics 2005/06 PDF 25 KB
The statistics provide information about pupil attendance for the 2005/06 school year. The information is provided by the Education and Library Baords
Non-Attendance Statistics 2006/07 PDF 122KB
The statistics provide information about pupil attendance for the 2006/07 school year..The information is provided by the Education and Library Boards
Non-Attendance Statistics 2007/08 PDF 21.1KB
The statistics provide information about pupil attendance for the 2007/08 school year. The information is provided by the Education and Library Boards.
Non-Attendance Statistics 2008/09 PDF 12.7KB
The statistics provide information about pupil attendance for the 2008/09 school year. The information is provided by the Education and Library Boards.
Non-Attendance Statistics 2009/10 PDF 13.7KB
The statistics provide information about pupil attendance for the 2009/10 school year. The information is provided by the Education and Library Boards.
Non-Attendance Statistics 2010/11 PDF 14KB
The statistics provide information about pupil attendance for the 2010/11 school year. The information is provided by the Education and Library Boards.
Non-Attendance Statistics 2011/12 PDF 10.7KB
The statistics provide information about pupil attendance for the 2011/12 school year. The information is provided by the Education and Library Boards.
Detailed statistics on all pupil absences, including the reason for the absence and whether it was authorised or unauthorised by the school, will be available in the spring of 2009. An outline of the initial findings is available at: Attendance at Grant-Aided Primary, Post-Primary and Special Schools 2007/08: Summary Statistics
