Schools combining incentives with sanctions saw better response than those relying purely on punishmentPizza parties and iPads are being offered to pupils as incentives to improve school attendance, according to a new report which says sanctions alone are less likely to work.While some schools in England are using fines, detentions and letters home to crack down on absence, others prefer a rewards-based approach, with prize draws for bikes and iPads, trips and “praise stamps” which pupils collect then trade in for chocolates or stationery. Continue reading…
Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/education/2025/mar/27/ipads-pizzas-praise-stamps-pupils-rewards-boost-school-attendance
Author : Sally Weale Education correspondent
Publish date : 2025-03-27 00:01:00
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Pizzas, iPads and praise stamps: pupils reap rewards for attending school
