Keep a register
You must:
- Have an attendance register for sixth-form pupils
- Place all pupils on this register, regardless of their age
This is explained in paragraph 34 of the DfE’s guidance on school attendance.
The attendance register also allows you to prove that pupils are completing their planned hours, for funding purposes (see paragraph 141 of the funding regulations for post-16 provision from the Education and Skills Funding Agency (ESFA)).
What to cover in the register
You should have a register for each specific session (e.g. a morning and afternoon register), which includes:
Where you’ve granted a pupil authorised absence, you need to be able
