The National Behaviour and Attendance Review in Wales: Findings and Recommendations on School Attendance

Reid, Ken, Research in Education

This article focuses upon the evidence, findings and recommendations made to the National Behaviour and Attendance Review (NBAR) on school attendance in Wales. The review took place between 2006 and 2008 and was chaired by the author (NBAR, 2007, 2008). The review lasted for two years and involved more than fifty meetings or specially convened events, including focus groups, professional consultations and conferences. Although being supported by resources from the Welsh Assembly Government, whose help is acknowledged, the Review Group were able to undertake their work in a thorough and comprehensive way and in an independent manner.

Since devolution, the management and …

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Publication information: Article title: The National Behaviour and Attendance Review in Wales: Findings and Recommendations on School Attendance. Contributors: Reid, Ken - Author. Journal title: Research in Education. Volume: 81. Issue: 1 Publication date: May 2009. Page number: 20+. © Manchester University Press Nov 1996. Provided by ProQuest LLC. All Rights Reserved.

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