Young People's Approach to Improving School Attendance

Created for the AEWM National Conference in Birmingham, this youth led film from Essex Youth Service explores the school experience through the voices of young people.

From what school should feel like, to the reality many face, to what helps and what needs to change. This is their perspective, in their own words.

The film highlights the importance of pupil voice and child centred approaches in improving school attendance and shaping a more positive future for education.

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Contact: Lauren Kingston
Email: lauren.kingston@essex.gov.uk
Organisation: Essex Youth Service

Music:
• Reflective Silent Horizons by Allicante (Pixabay)
• Serene Cinematic Atmosphere by Metriko (Pixabay)
• Landscape – Ivymusic (Pixabay)
• Expansion of Consciousness by AKTASOK (Pixabay)
• Before The Fall by ZemaBeatz (Pixabay)

Free Stock Footage:
• Pexels
• Adobe Stock (Free Collection)

AI-generated content:
Some visuals were created using AI tools. All AI-generated content was reviewed and approved before release.

Filmed and edited by: Essex Youth Service
Enquiries: patrick.bate@essex.gov.uk