After last year’s great response, we’re delighted to share our updated, aggregated list of Alternative Provision Conferences for 2026 🎉 A handy way to plan and network across the sector. Hosting or missing one? DM or reply to us to add it 👇

With snow causing school closures, do you have real-time visibility of attendance and welfare for pupils in alternative provision? ap.dcpro.co.uk

Treat you and your team to an early Christmas present. Get a demo of DCPro Alternative Provision Attendance now and enjoy Christmas with AP attendance fully under control.

Year 11 absence is a warning sign - but FFT data shows the real risk starts earlier. Year 10 attendance has major impact on GCSE outcomes. A must-read for educators 👇 ap.dcpro.co.uk/why-year-10-...

Tomorrow DCPro AP Attendance will be at the Alternative Provision London Conference hosted by Westminster Insight. We will be at Stand 2. Come and say hello, see the system in action, and pick up one of our now-famous ice-scrapers while you’re there.

DCPro Alternative Provision Attendance is exhibiting at Westminster Insight's Alternative Provision London Conference. See the only online system built for managing your alternative provision cohort's attendance, timetabling, referrals, and targets, without phone calls or spreadsheets.

Turn behaviour data into action with DCPro Behaviour! 🚀 ✅ Real-time logging ✅ Flexible analysis (cohort/group/individual) ✅ Clear insights for targeted interventions ✅ Save staff time If behaviour tracking feels messy or slow, it’s time for a change. dcpro.co.uk/features/beh...

A warm welcome to the new MATs & schools joining DCPro Assessment! 🎉 Modernise how you track, report & lead with trust-wide insight, custom frameworks, smart reporting & MIS integration.

A big thank you to everyone who stopped by our stand at the Tes SEND Show 2025! We had brilliant chats, insightful demos and made fantastic connections. Missed the DCPro Alternative Provision Attendance System? Drop me a message/comment for a demo!

The DCPro Alternative Provision Attendance team are all setup at the Tes SEND Show 2025! If you're attending the event today pop by and talk to Ricky and Mark who will gladly run you through a demo of the software. P.S. Introduce yourself and say Tom sent you to get a free ice-scraper.😊

Just 3 Days until we exhibit DCPro Alternative Provision Attendance at the @SENDShowUK . The ONLY online attendance and timetabling system built for the alternative provision sector. Come see us at: 📍 Booth J10 📅 10–11 October 2025 ap.dcpro.co.uk/dcpro-altern...

Are you heading to the Tes SEND Show 2025? Come see DCPro Alternative Provision Attendance in person and meet the team behind the ONLY attendance and timetabling system made for alternative provision. ap.dcpro.co.uk/dcpro-altern...

🚨 We're exhibiting at the Tes SEND Show 2025 🚨 Meet the team at Booth J10, and get a live demo of the ONLY alternative provision attendance & timetabling system to manage your whole AP cohort.

Are you truly inspection-ready every day? Ofsted’s latest State-Funded School Inspection Toolkit sets out 10 key areas every school leader should master from safeguarding and inclusion to curriculum, achievement and beyond.

Mark and Paddy are in Leeds for a brilliant event with Bridge Case Management Ltd. Real case studies, acted and discussed by a panel, highlighted hidden complexities. Thanks to Bridge Case Management LTD for hosting. more on our project soon!

New Guidance Alert: Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025 The Department for Education has released a draft of the latest statutory guidance on safeguarding. It is essential reading for school leaders, governors, designated safeguarding leads.

🙊 We’ve been quiet, but for a good reason… A brand-new DCPro Alternative Provision Attendance app is coming! 🎉 Faster, smarter & easier to use—AP tutors can log updates in real time. Ready for September? Check the link in the replies for more info!

Read the key findings about the 2025 EPI report in the article below!

📉 School exclusions in England hit a 17-year high: 🔹 954K suspensions 🔹 10.8K permanent exclusions 🔹 88% of excluded primary pupils had SEND A system under strain – are policy tweaks enough, or is bold reform overdue?

💡 Insights from 8,000+ English schools reveal 5 key principles for effective SEND practice. But: great inclusion is still inconsistent. Let’s embed what works—system-wide. Inclusion shouldn’t be exceptional. It should be expected. 📥👇

New UK research shows big differences in how pupils are supported when excluded from school. England has the most AP and the highest exclusions. Scotland keeps support in-school. What’s working, what’s not — and who’s missing out? 📚👇 Read more below

📚 Still juggling AP data across spreadsheets and calls? DCPro centralises attendance, referrals, timetables & more in one secure system. Less admin, more impact. Councils like Wirral & Essex love it. Ready for September? Message for a demo.

We’re heading to the Westminster Insight Alternative Provision Conf in Manchester next week! 🎓 See how DCPro simplifies referrals, timetabling & attendance—no more spreadsheets or phone tag. 📍 Chamber Space 📅 11 June ⏰ 09:30–16:00 👉 Link in comments to book a demo!

We are exhibiting DCPro AP Attendance at @prusap.bsky.social Conference 2025! Join us on 20th June at Wey Valley College to explore the only AP-focused system for attendance, timetabling & more—no spreadsheets, no stress. Visit our stand or DM for a 20-min demo!

New research from the DfE shows poor mental health is a key driver of school absences, especially authorised ones. Early support matters. School enjoyment, safety & teacher relationships are more important than ever. ap.dcpro.co.uk/teen-mental-...

DCPro AP Attendance is exhibiting at Westminster Insight's AP Conference in Manchester on 11 June! See how we provide live attendance data across your full AP cohort. 🎟️ Use code AP20 for 20% off. 📍 The Studio, Manchester

SEND numbers are soaring – but why? The DfE is launching a review into rising EHCPs, promising better data & fairer funding. But is this reform enough, or are we seeing a deeper shift in how we approach SEND in schools? ap.dcpro.co.uk/send-numbers...

🚸 No two pupils are the same—especially in Alternative Provision. DCPro AP Attendance supports flexible timetables and supports welfare with real-time logging, alerts & secure collaboration. Flexible learning should still mean secure learning.

School absence in England hits a record high: 170K+ pupils now severely absent, 1 in 5 persistently so. Fines are rising—but are they enough? We need support, not just penalties. Attendance must be rebuilt with empathy, not enforcement. 📚 #Education ap.dcpro.co.uk/record-numbe...

Empowering educators on the move! 📱 The DCPro Alternative Provision Attendance app makes logging attendance, managing timetables & safeguarding easier—anytime, anywhere. Real-time updates, offline access & more. On iOS & Android. #AlternativeProvision ap.dcpro.co.uk/mobile-app/

📊 DfE stats show spring 2023/24 suspensions in England hit 295,600 (+12%), with 3,100 exclusions. Disruptive behaviour leads. Post-Covid challenges persist—how do we build inclusive schools & make AP a bridge back? ➡️

🎉 We've Done It Again – ISO 27001 Accredited! 🎉 We’re proud to reaffirm our commitment to top-tier security with our renewed ISO 27001 accreditation! Your data is safe with DCPro Assessment & DCPro Alternative Provision Attendance. Thanks for your trust—security is our priority! 🔒💙 #ISO27001

NFER highlights 5 key ways to cut school absences: 🏫 More funding for targeted support 🧠 Better mental health services 📚 Lesson catch-up programs 👨‍👩‍👧 Stronger parent engagement 🔍 More research on attendance strategies Read more: ⬇️

Did you know? 📱 DCPro Alternative Provision Attendance has a mobile app for any device! Tutors & providers can log attendance, get real-time updates, & escalate welfare concerns—anytime, anywhere (even with poor WiFi). Fancy a look? DM me! More info:

If you think school budgets are stretched beyond thin now, the article below says that schools may not even be able to afford basic staff wages next year. How can you even solve this issue, what will have to happen?

📢 We’re exhibiting at the Alternative Provision Manchester Conference! 🎉 hosted by Westminster Insight! See how DCPro Alternative Provision Attendance can transform AP management—no spreadsheets, no phone calls! Find out more below!

📉 Missed school, missed chances. The education gap is growing – and absence is a key contributory factor. Read more about it below.

Struggling to track attendance across alternative provision settings daily? Spending hours searching for info, making calls, and still missing key insights? See everything live, in real time—no calls needed. Want to know how? Message us.

⚡ Simplify alternative provision timetabling with DCPro! ✅ Flexible schedules on the go ✅ Real-time cloud attendance ✅ Compliance-ready reports ✅ Instant alerts for safeguarding ✅ Mobile app for seamless management A smarter way to support students & staff. Learn more 👇 #AlternativeProvision

✨Empower Your MAT with DCPro! Struggling to track pupil progress across academies? Inconsistent data & admin overload? DCPro's real-time dashboards give MATs full overview from EYFS to sixth form - ensuring consistency & better outcomes. DM for a demo!

📢 Curious about DCPro Alternative Provision Attendance? Whether you're a user or just curious, our YouTube channel has bite-sized tutorials to guide you! 🎓 🔍 Sneak peek before a demo? 📊 Need a refresher? 📺 Watch, like & subscribe! #alternativeprovision #schoolattendance #education #YouTube

✨Did you know? DCPro Alternative Provision Attendance helps you meet statutory duties in real time! The DfE states LAs must ensure access to suitable education. DCPro gives live insights across schools & providers. Find out more⬇️

🚀 DCPro AP Attendance will exhibit at AP Conference Manchester, hosted by Westminster Insight! See the ONLY online system built for managing your AP cohort's attendance, timetabling and more! If you're passionate about shaping the future of AP, let’s connect!

Day 2 at the Tes SEND SHow North is lively and our team are ready to meet you! The team are welcoming visitors at booth C49! See how DCPro AP Attendance help manage your alternative provision cohort’s attendance. P.S. More ice scrapers are up for grabs if you hurry! #tessendshownorth

The Team are set up at the Tes SEND Show North. Come to booth C49 to see DCPro AP Attendance, the ONLY cloud-based system built from the ground up to help you manage your alternative provision cohort’s attendance, timetables, referrals and more! #TesSENDShowNorth

🚀 This Thursday DCPro AP Attendance will be shown at Tes SEND Show North. Come and see the ONLY online system designed specifically for managing alternative provision attendance, timetabling, referrals, and targets. No more phone calls or spreadsheets! Not going? Book a free demo. See more below!

We want to thank all of you who visited the DCPro Alternative Provision Attendance stand at the Westminster Insight AP Conference! If you missed us, you can request a demo using the link below! Our next appearance is at the Tes SEND Show North next Thursday. If you’re attending, let us know! 😊

The DCPro Alternative Provision Attendance team are set up at Westminter Insight's Alternative Provision Conference. Pop by and talk to Ricky (in the picture!) and Mark who will gladly run you through a demo of the software! P.S. Come get a free ice scraper!

🌟 See DCPro AP Attendance in person, this Thurs! The team will exhibit the system at @WMinsightUK's Alternative Provision Conference. See the ONLY online system built for managing your alternative provision cohort's attendance, timetabling & more. ap.dcpro.co.uk

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