Early-Warning Signals School Leaders Should Track
School leaders often hear about a problem after it has become urgent: repeated absence has affected learning, unpaid fees have accumulated, assessment gaps have widened, or a transport issue has frustrated families for weeks. The necessary signals may already exist, but remain separated across registers and departments. An early-warning practice connects a small number of meaningful signals to a defined human response. It should help, not label or punish. Connect signals to early action Four operational areas provide a useful starting point: ...