This podcast includes EDClass presenting its own service. Lee Bell from EDClass explains how it works with schools, alongside Shazad Ali from Bradford Academy and Rebecca Leek from Suffolk Primary Heads Association. EDClass describes itself as an online learning platform for schools and trusts, used for attendance and alternative provision (EDClass, checked 13 October 2026). HeadteacherChat has not independently tested it. Published 12 October 2023.
What this covers
- Supporting the education and reintegration of pupils who are not attending school.
- What EDClass is, and how it says it supports schools with this.
- How EDClass works with schools and academies.
- Examples of impact, as described in the session.
Before you act on it
The DfE's Working together to improve school attendance sets out schools' attendance duties. See also the statutory guidance on children missing education, alternative provision and education for children with health needs who cannot attend school. If a platform processes pupil data, run a data protection impact assessment.
About the session
Jonathan and Lucy are joined by Lee Bell from EdClass, Shazad Ali from Bradford Academy and Rebecca Leek from Suffolk Primary Heads Association.
We discuss:
- Supporting the Education and Reintegration of Learners Not Attending School.
- What is EDClass and how does it look to support schools with these issues?
- How does EdClass work with schools/academies?
- Examples of impact
Listen on Vimeo here: Vimeo
