Emma Ruffles
Attendance Manager

Francesca Purslow
Attendance Improvement Leader

I have been working with and supporting families and young people in schools and the community for over twenty years.

This support has been with a range of issues, including attendance, and any barriers associated with it.

Good attendance in school is so important if students are to achieve their full potential, and along with the rest of the team, I am dedicated and enthusiastic in supporting the students, and families here at the Milton Keynes Academy with this.

I will be working hard to build strong relationships with students and families and support those who find attending school more challenging, so as they feel empowered to make improvements.

I will be joining the rest of the team on home visits and school meetings.

Claudia Arganello
Attendance Improvement Leader

I have worked in many Milton Keynes Primary and Secondary schools. Attendance is a vital part in every student’s educational journey, it is everyone’s duty of care to promote good attendance.

As a team and as a school we are here to support and help families and students at all times and support them to reach their full potential. Having good attendance will have a positive impact on the student and their future goals. At Milton Keynes Academy we want the best for our students.

I will also be Joining the attendance team with Home visits and team meetings.

Jennifer Grey
Attendance Improvement Coordinator

I joined MKA in April 2022 as Pastoral Administrator after working in education in South Africa for 23 years, prior to moving to the UK.

I am responsible for providing effective administration support to the Attendance Improvement Team and wider school staff to increase levels of pupil attendance.