See what membership really gives you.
We think you should be able to explore the quality, breadth and practical nature of National Attendance Portal membership before deciding whether to join.
Look inside, explore genuine examples, see the wider Premium offer — and then make an informed decision.
Look first.
Decide afterwards.
Membership should earn your confidence before it earns your money.
- ✓ Explore genuine examples
- ✓ Understand what Premium adds
- ✓ Discover practical interactive tools
- ✓ Make an informed choice
Welcome — and thank you for considering membership.
If you are thinking about becoming a member, I want you to have a genuine feel for the resources available before making that decision.
The National Attendance Portal has an extensive free core and we are proud of that. Premium membership is for people and organisations who want to delve deeper — through practical tools, editable resources, professional learning, strategic support and specialist attendance materials.
I encourage you to explore this page before you buy. The four examples below give you a flavour of the breadth and quality of our work, but they are only a small part of the Premium offer.
Attendance does not sit neatly inside one professional boundary. It connects education, families, health, inclusion, social care, communities and public policy.
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One Premium library. Explore across boundaries.
A school leader may need a family resource. A parent may benefit from understanding school practice. A health professional may need an education tool.
Attendance is an educational, social and public-health challenge — and the Portal is deliberately designed to reflect that.
Premium is a growing resource. New materials are added and existing resources are developed as attendance practice, evidence, technology and guidance change.
Take a proper look before you join.
These four resources demonstrate four very different parts of the National Attendance Portal offer.
National Attendance Charter Mark
A structured approach to attendance evaluation and accreditation, moving beyond headline percentages towards leadership, culture, evidence, practice and sustained improvement.
Attendance Is a Public Health Issue
Explore the relationship between attendance, health, mental health, SEND, poverty, family circumstances, social care and community support.
The A–Z Guide to Navigating School Successfully
A practical student-facing guide designed to help young people find clear answers and useful starting points for the situations and challenges that can shape school life.
National Attendance Portal Self-Evaluation
Identify strengths, weaknesses and priorities through structured reflection on attendance leadership, systems, culture, implementation and impact.
Premium goes much further.
The four samples above are only a taster. Premium brings together interactive builders, practical planning tools, leadership resources, training and specialist support.
Attendance Curriculum Builder
Create a structured attendance curriculum around belonging, routines, relationships, wellbeing, resilience and engagement — moving beyond posters and one-off assemblies.
Inclusion Strategy Statement Builder
Build a clear, evidence-informed inclusion strategy connecting attendance, SEND, disadvantage, belonging, teaching, family partnership and measurable impact.
Attendance SEF Builder
Work systematically through strengths, weaknesses and priorities to create a clear picture of where attendance practice is strong and where improvement is needed.
More interactive tools at your fingertips.
Premium is designed to help you do things — not simply give you more documents to read.
And plenty more when you need it.
Rather than give you an enormous catalogue, here is just a flavour of the breadth available.
📊 Data & early identification
Spot patterns, identify risk and understand impact.
🧩 Casework & intervention
Move from identifying barriers to practical action.
🎯 Leadership & assurance
Understand quality, priorities and impact.
♥ Families, staff & belonging
Practical support for inclusion, communication and relationships.
Premium is not a static folder of downloads. New tools, builders, training and practical resources will continue to be developed.
Attendance does not belong to one profession.
Improving attendance requires schools, families, health services, local authorities, social care and wider professionals to understand one another.
The most useful resource for a school may come from public-health thinking. A family resource may help a practitioner rethink communication. A leadership resource may help a parent better understand school practice.
Membership helps us keep building.
Maintaining a contemporary national resource takes ongoing work. Membership helps support the research, writing, development, technology and resource creation required to keep the National Attendance Portal useful.
It also helps us continue investing in the extensive free core of the Portal and Attendance Magazine.
More than access. Membership helps sustain an independent, practitioner-led attendance resource.
Read before you pay.
We want you to understand what you are joining before purchasing membership.
If my school or Multi Academy Trust joins, can all our staff access Premium?
Yes. School and Multi Academy Trust membership is designed to support the wider organisation rather than only the person making the purchase.
The main membership contact will receive information explaining how eligible staff access Premium.
Does every member have access to the wider Premium collection?
Premium is deliberately designed to encourage people to explore resources beyond traditional professional boundaries.
Is Attendance Magazine still free?
Absolutely. Attendance Magazine remains free and we plan to publish six main editions each year.
Is the National Attendance Portal regularly updated?
Yes. The Portal is intended to be a living and developing resource.
Is membership annual?
National Attendance Portal membership is intended as an annual membership. Please check the relevant membership and checkout page for the exact arrangements applying to the membership you select.
Is the Portal linked to the Department for Education or government?
No. The National Attendance Portal is independent of government departments and agencies, including the Department for Education.
Will the free part of the Portal continue?
Yes. The free core remains an important part of the National Attendance Portal and Attendance Magazine will remain free.
Why join when so much of the Portal is free?
Premium is for people who want to go further — with interactive builders, deeper tools, editable resources, professional development and specialist support.
We hope this is the beginning of a long relationship with the Portal.
Explore the examples. See what else is inside Premium. Browse our free resources. Then decide whether membership is right for you.
Help us build the support network attendance deserves.
Use the resources. Share the ideas. Challenge the thinking. Together we can create a more informed, connected and compassionate approach to attendance.