A brief overview of non attendance leading to Rock On
The School Process
A student is showing truanting behavior
Non-attendance; Unexplained absence from school; Non-engagement in education
The School sends letter #1 -
Explaining the situation to the parent/caregiver, requesting
communication and a visit to the school to discuss the matter.
Caregiver meets with school and discusses the situation.
A plan is put into action
Non attendance continues
The School sends letter # 2
The plan is adjusted
The law (Education Act Sections 20,24,29-1989) is explained.
Non attendance continues.
District Truancy Service is contacted and involved
A referral to Rock On is made
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Rock On
letter (Police)
Delivered by Police in uniform and an
informal chat Informal Conference with key people
Non attendance continues
Letter #3 Letter re FGC (Family Group Conference)
FGC referral immediately completed by school and sent. Assisted by Police and MoE (Ministry of Education)
FGC convened/held and plan implemented
At the planned FGC a review date is confirmed.
The RO group reviews/discusses plan.
If the students attendance is adequate.
(MoE-92% attendance required) the plan is successful.
If the plan has failed letter #4 is implemented.
Non attendance continues
Letter #4
Letter sent by school advising court action
Prosecution by Police on behalf of school
(rock on manual p11 amended sdct&stdts200308)
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For further information on Rock On, contact.
MoE Jackie Talbot
jackie.talbot@minedue.govt.nz
Police Karen Henrikson
karen.henrikson@police.govt.nz
Rock On Presentation - Reduce our Community Kids Offending Now.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA0405/S00227.htm