Poor attendance is a way of life for some children, a way of coping for many and a genuine problem for others. Attendance levels can be affected by family issues, poor parenting, behavioural problems or by a specific factors in the classroom, and are linked with disaffection in many forms, as well as underachievement, problems with confidence and poor peer relations. Practical, creative activities will help gain an insight into the child's lifestyle and encourage and promote good attendance while helping children to understand the issues that they face. A CD-ROM is including with this book, featuring handouts and worksheets.