Attendance Matters

Good attendance is promoted in this school and children are rewarded for consistent and good attendance. We have staff who work together to help families help their children to attend school.

We have a policy of ringing families as soon as children are absent if we have not been informed of a reason for a child’s absence.

This is always followed up if no reasonable explanation is given. The school does not authorise holidays in school time as time away from school does affect children’s progress.

Special assemblies promote good attendance. One class each week wins the award for best attendance and this is celebrated in a weekly assembly.

Information for Parents

sept 23 attendance

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/letter-to-school-leaders-on-mild-illness-and-school-attendance/letter-to-school-leaders-on-mild-illness-and-school-attendance

Primary illness print poster

Primary anxiety print poster

Your child’s non-attendance is authorised if:

  • Your child is too ill and we receive a note or an appointment card from a Doctor or Healthcare professional.
  • They have a medical appointment that cannot be arranged outside of school hours (please bring your appointment card to school)
  • There is an exceptional reason and you have received permission from the school in advance

What happens if my child’s attendance is not good?

Attendance records are monitored daily, the school will call home to establish the reason for the absence. If your child is not attending school without a good reason you will be invited to discuss the problem with the school and we will work with you to resolve any issues you may be experiencing.

Who can help me if I am having problems getting my child to school?

  • Your child’s class teacher
  • Miss Leach – Deputy Hedteacher and Safeguarding Lead
  • Mrs Taylor – Assistant Head and SENCO
  • Mrs Saunders – Headteacher

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