Further to the DfE’s reform of the ‘Working together to improve school attendance’ statutory guidance introduced for schools in England as of the 2024/2025 Academic Year the following is applicable to all schools.

There is an excellent webinar recording from the DfE which breaks down all attendance codes including the new ones here it is time stamped so you can scroll to the specific code. It's a good resource to use for anyone who is still unsure of what codes to use or how the new codes will impact their school 

Here are the links to each MIS and the specific guidance for your system so you can use it as a reference.  Keystone MIS are of course on hand to answer any questions you may have so don't hesitate to get in touch if your still unsure or would like a little more clarification.  

Arbor "Attendance codes and how they count towards statutory attendance"  

Bromcom "Attendance changes for our customer base" 

SIMS  "Multi-Character Attendance codes for schools in England"

Removal of some historic codes
As per the DfE’s reform, the following codes will no longer be available for session attendance from the 24/25 Academic year.

The following codes have been added:

• C1 - Absence for a regulated performance or employment abroad
• C2 - Pupils on part-time timetables
• Q - Pupils unable to attend school due to lack of access arrangements
• Y1 - Unable to attend - Absence due to transport normally provided not being available
• Y2 - Unable to attend - Widespread disruption to travel
• Y3 - Unable to attend - Part of school closed
• Y4 - Unable to attend - Unexpected whole school closure (different from # for planned closures)
• Y5 - Unable to attend - Pupils in the criminal justice system
• Y6 - Unable to attend - Absence due to public health guidance or law
• Y7 - Unable to attend - Any other unavoidable cause
• K - Education provision arranged by a local authority, rather than the school
• J1 - Leave of absence to attend an interview for employment or admission to another educational institution