Exciting news! Studybugs has been named a Finalist for an EdTechX Award! We're incredibly proud to be recognised for the work we do to help schools improve attendance, support pupil wellbeing, and make communication with families simpler and more effective. A huge thank you to our fantastic team and the schools that work with us every day. Being shortlisted alongside so many innovative organisations making a difference in education is an achievement we're really proud of. The winners will be announced tomorrow at the EdTechX Summit – wish us luck!
About us
Studybugs is the multi-agency platform for children's welfare in the UK. We work with schools, Multi-Academy Trusts, local authorities, public services and parents to improve children's health, safeguarding and school attendance across the UK. Our mission is to ensure every child’s welfare. Studybugs has been built with backing from the Department for Education, the NHS, UK Research and Innovation and the Open Data Institute among others, and is used by a rapidly growing list of local authorities, more than 4,000 schools and several hundred thousand parents. Our passion is improving school attendance. In the current attendance crisis, we are working hard to help schools, trusts and LAs with their attendance strategy. This includes accurately recording and monitoring attendance, making it easier and quicker to understand and act on data, meeting statutory obligations and putting the DfE's Working Together guidance into practice. Follow @TeamStudybugs
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https://studybugs.com/
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- Industry
- Education Administration Programs
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- 11-50 employees
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- Nationwide
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- Privately Held
- Founded
- 2013
- Specialties
- School Attendance, School Absence Reporting, Taking the Register, Pupil Health and Wellbeing, Parental Engagement, School-Parent Communication, Improving Attendance, Safeguarding Children, Local Authority Support, Multi-Academy Trust Attendance, CiN and CP, and Children's Welfare
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Looking at your attendance strategy ahead of the new academic year? Our free Ofsted Attendance Guide explores what inspectors are looking for and shares practical steps schools can take to improve attendance outcomes. To help you put it into practice, we’re offering schools a free attendance process review - a chance to discuss what’s working well and where there may be opportunities to strengthen your approach. Book your free consultation here: https://lnkd.in/de_Hs_2m Our Free Ofsted-Ready Attendance Guide can be found in the comments.
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We loved hearing this fantastic feedback from Orleans Park School: “With the number of apps and platforms we now use within education, there are so many systems to learn and integrate, but Studybugs has by far been the easiest platform to implement and use. From the initial sales call, through the training and installation process, everything has been seamless and faultless” That’s exactly what we aim for - something simple to set up, easy to use, and one less thing for schools to worry about.
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Studybugs schools - join us on Wednesday 3rd June for a practical online session focused on improving attendance support for pupils with SEND. We’ll cover: 👉Tailoring communication for parents & carers of pupils with SEND 👉Building stronger family engagement 👉How to build a bespoke Studybugs dashboard to monitor vulnerable pupils’ attendance 👉Spotting attendance patterns earlier Perfect for SENDCOs, attendance leads and specialist settings. Check your inbox for your registration link.
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Some wise words and delicious insight (pun very much intended) from our very own Amelia Peirse.
Rule 1: don't mess with a good thing. Rule 2: sometimes breaking rule 1 is the best decision you ever make. 🥐 This morning I bought a cruffin. 🥐 🧁 (A croissant and a muffin had a baby, and it was delicious.) The best attendance support I see in schools isn't one thing done perfectly — it's two things working together brilliantly: ✅ The relational, human knowledge staff have about every child and family ✅ The systems and processes that make sure no one slips through the net Neither is enough on its own. Together? Genuinely powerful. This week I've been working with schools on exactly that - helping them find the right voice to communicate with parents at every stage of their child's attendance journey (whilst saving them time to follow up personally where needed). Because a first absence message shouldn't sound the same as a persistent absence conversation. Getting the right tone at the right time is what turns a notification into a connection. That's the cruffin moment. Two good things, combined thoughtfully. Full disclosure: this is a real cruffin. Not an AI-generated cruffin. No cruffins were harmed in the making of this post - except this one, which I ate. Immediately. 😋 No regrets.
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What are Ofsted really looking for when it comes to attendance? Not just numbers - the story behind them. They want to see schools analysing data, understanding causes, and taking meaningful action. Small changes can lead to big improvements. Find out more by reading our blog post below: https://lnkd.in/dpggcwQy
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We’re excited to welcome Julia Dunn, who’ll be joining our Schools Consultant, Fiona Holmes, for Every Day Counts - a free 45-minute online session designed for Stockport primary schools. Book your place here: https://lnkd.in/dXyQEFjp If you’re a Stockport headteacher or school leader, feel free to pass this on to colleagues who might benefit. #Attendance #SchoolLeadership #Stockport #PrimaryEducation #Studybugs
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A recent poll by Tes Institute has revealed that most primary and secondary school teachers say they don’t feel confident or properly prepared to support students experiencing emotionally based school avoidance (EBSA). At Studybugs, we’ve created a practical guide to help schools get to grips with the basics of EBSA, along with further resources that explore the detail, including example return-to-school plans. You’ll find everything in our blog post: https://lnkd.in/d8HA-ZsH
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Welcome back to a new term! With the summer term underway, we know many of you are focusing on Year 6 SATs, where good attendance and the right support at the right time can make all the difference. We help schools spot absence patterns early, engage families, and support pupil wellbeing when it matters most. Find out how Studybugs can support your school, or book a demo with one of our friendly consultants using the link below: https://lnkd.in/dGB_B2Ji
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