September 10, 2025

Mapping the Missed Days: Latent Patterns of Attendance and Their Predictors in English Secondary Schools

View Full Paper

Ask AI

Bookmark

Authors

Discussion

Latent class growth analysis identifies attendance patterns in secondary schools, highlighting socioeconomic and psychological predictors.

Four distinct attendance patterns were identified among students, revealing significant heterogeneity in school attendance.
The analysis covered 28,293 pupils, with 91.8% consistently high in attendance and less than 3% showing declining trends.
Latent class growth analysis was employed using data from the #BeeWell survey and linked administrative records.
Tailored interventions may prevent long-lasting effects from COVID-19 and support students' educational recovery.

Knowles et al. (2025) studied this question.

View Full Paper

Ask AI

Bookmark

Latent class growth analysis identifies attendance patterns in secondary schools, highlighting socioeconomic and psychological predictors.