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JEAN GROSS

Does sense of belonging improve attendance?

About this Expert Insight

Jean Gross discusses the research on belonging in school and attendance. Whilst the research suggests that an increased sense of belonging is correlated with better school attendance, causality is difficult to determine. Jean suggests that the relationship is bi-directional and speculates that one reason why students who feel they belong have better outcomes is that they feel more comfortable taking risks in their learning.

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About this Expert Insight

Jean Gross discusses the research on belonging in school and attendance. Whilst the research suggests that an increased sense of belonging is correlated with better school attendance, causality is difficult to determine. Jean suggests that the relationship is bi-directional and speculates that one reason why students who feel they belong have better outcomes is that they feel more comfortable taking risks in their learning.

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MEET THE PRESENTER

Jean Gross

Author & Former Teacher

Jean Gross is an education expert who has led many national initiatives aimed at improving the learning, attainment and wellbeing of disadvantaged children and those with special educational needs.

She is committed to “making a difference for children and young people who don’t have much going for them in their lives.” She is interested in providing advice and support to those who share this commitment and are working at a strategic level to make change happen for children.

MEET THE PRESENTER

Jean Gross
Author & Former Teacher
Jean Gross is an education expert who has led many national initiatives aimed at improving the learning, attainment and wellbeing of disadvantaged children and those with special educational needs.

She is committed to “making a difference for children and young people who don’t have much going for them in their lives.” She is interested in providing advice and support to those who share this commitment and are working at a strategic level to make change happen for children.

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