Wayne Harris is a nationally and internationally recognised leader in school attendance, known for transforming attendance from a compliance task into a sustainable, whole-school approach. With over a decade across primary and secondary settings, he designed and leads the world’s first and only accredited pedagogy of attendance programme, now accessed by 2,500+ schools and thousands of staff.
As CEO and Founder of Inclusive Attendance and Inclusive Attendance International, Wayne combines accredited professional learning with a four-stage implementation programme and a five-year Standards pathway. His systems-led, child-centred model aligns with DfE guidance and the Ofsted 2025 framework, embedding relational practice, building a strong multi-agency offer, and creating the UK’s largest systems-led approach to attendance. Over the last two years, participating settings report significant reductions in persistent absence and attendance gains five times the national rate, alongside consistent practice, a strengthened culture of belonging, and leadership with a clear long-term vision.
Wayne partners with MATs, local authorities and regional networks across the UK and internationally—building capacity at scale through coaching, audits and collaborative programmes. A sought-after keynote speaker and adviser, he champions evidence-informed, human-first practice—where belonging is engineered, impact is measured, and every pupil’s story sits behind the percentage.
