DCPro Assessment & DCPro Alternative Provision Attendance

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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.

Online attendance system for Alternative Provision | DCPro Alternative Provision Attendance A simple and easy-to-use, online attendance and timetabling system for keeping track of your Alternative Provision cohort.

Find out more about the system here: ap.dcpro.co.uk

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!

Ricky stood on the DCPro Alternative Provision Attendance stand at the Tes SEND Show 2025. Booth J10.

DCPro Alternative Provision Attendance branded ice-scrapers!

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.😊

DCPro Alternative Provision Attendance Exhibiting at the Tes SEND Show 2025 DCPro AP Attendance is exhibiting at the Tes SEND Show 2025 in London. Visit us at Booth J10 to see our attendance and timetabling system.

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

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DCPro Alternative Provision Attendance Exhibiting at the Tes SEND Show 2025 DCPro AP Attendance is exhibiting at the Tes SEND Show 2025 in London. Visit us at Booth J10 to see our attendance and timetabling system.

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.

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DCPro Alternative Provision Attendance Exhibiting at the Tes SEND Show 2025 DCPro AP Attendance is exhibiting at the Tes SEND Show 2025 in London. Visit us at Booth J10 to see our attendance and timetabling system.

🚨 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.

How to Stay Inspection-Ready Every Day: Key Takeaways from the State-Funded School Inspection Toolkit School inspections can feel daunting, but they don’t need to be a scramble. Ofsted’s updated State-Funded School Inspection Toolkit (September 2025) sets out exactly what inspectors look for, providin...

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!

Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025: What You Need to Know Click here to read the updates in Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025, the latest statutory guidance in England on safeguarding children.

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.

Online attendance system for Alternative Provision | DCPro Alternative Provision Attendance A simple and easy-to-use, online attendance and timetabling system for keeping track of your Alternative Provision cohort.

Read more here 👉: ap.dcpro.co.uk

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🙊 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!

What the 2025 EPI Report Tells Us Read the key findings from the EPI’s 2025 Annual Report on education inequality in England, and what must change to close the gap.

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

Understanding England’s Surge in School Suspensions and Exclusions School suspensions and exclusions in England are at their highest since 2006. Read the latest data, causes, and government response here.

📉 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?

Key Insights from the Inclusion in Practice Report Discover five evidence-based principles shaping inclusive education in over 8000 UK schools, from early intervention to strategic leadership.

💡 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.
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What the UK Can Learn from Its Own Approaches to Alternative Provision Read how alternative provision differs across the UK. This study reveals contrasts between England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.

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

Online attendance system for Alternative Provision | DCPro Alternative Provision Attendance A simple and easy-to-use, online attendance and timetabling system for keeping track of your Alternative Provision cohort.

Find out more about the system by clicking here:
ap.dcpro.co.uk

A man smiles at the viewer. In the background of the image, on his computer monitor, he is using the DCPro Alternative Provision Attendance software.

📚 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.

Request Demo | DCPro Alternative Provision Attendance Request a demo for the DCPro Alternative Provision Attendance system. An online attendance and timetabling system. Click here for info!

Book a demo here 👉: ap.dcpro.co.uk/request-demo/

Various educators in a conference hall, milling around and chatting.

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 at PRUsAP Conference 2025! We are exhibiting DCPro Alternative Provision Attendance at the PRUsAP Conference 2025. Click here to read more!

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!

Teen Mental Health and School Absence Read new research from the DfE on how mental health affects school attendance in teens aged 13 to 16 — and what it means for stakeholders.

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-...

Alternative Provision Manchester Conference - Westminster Insight Alternative Provision Conference - Join in-person to discuss the next steps for alternative provision policy, funding and commissioning.

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 have risen, DfE to investigate The DfE is launching a review into the sharp rise in SEND support across England, aiming to improve data and develop sustainable reforms.

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...

Online attendance system for Alternative Provision | DCPro Alternative Provision Attendance A simple and easy-to-use, online attendance and timetabling system for keeping track of your Alternative Provision cohort.

🚸 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.

Record Number of Children Missing School in England New government data reveals record levels of pupil absence in England, with over 170,000 children missing half or more of school sessions.

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...

Mobile App | DCPro Alternative Provision Attendance Record attendance wherever you are with the DCPro Alternative Provision Attendance Mobile App. Click for more info!

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 Suspensions and Exclusions Data Spring 2023/2024 DfE spring 2023/24 data shows rising school suspensions and exclusions in England, driven by disruptive behaviour. Click to read more!

📊 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