Attendance
Attendance
Why is regular school attendance important?
“Moments matter. Attendance counts.”
Regular attendance helps children:
- Make better social and academic progress
- Manage routines, school work and friendships
- Find learning more satisfying
- Transition successfully between school phases
- Stay safe during school hours
- Have a commitment to education
Parental Responsibility
Parents and carers must make sure their children go to school regularly. By law, school-age children must get a full-time education. Not doing so may lead to fines or legal action and can harm their learning, friendships, self-esteem and confidence.
3 P’s for Attendance
PREVENTION
- Highlight the Importance: Make sure your child understands why good attendance and punctuality matter.
- Stay Engaged: Show interest in their education by discussing schoolwork and encouraging participation in activities.
- Communicate Issues: Talk about any school problems and inform their teacher or the Safeguarding and Welfare Officer about serious concerns.
- Prioritise Attendance: Avoid letting them miss school for minor ailments.
PUNCTUALITY
- Ensure your child arrives to school on time.
| If in a school year, your child is late every day by | Your child would have lost approximately … | Or they would have missed approximately … |
| 5 minutes | 3.5 Days from school | 20 Lessons |
| 10 minutes | 7 Days from school | 41 Lessons |
| 15 minutes | 10 Days from school | 55 Lessons |
| 20 minutes | 14.5 Days from school | 82 Lessons |
| 30 minutes | 22 Days from school | 123 Lessons |
Promotion
- Value Education: Encourage your child to make the most of their educational opportunities.
- Importance of Attendance: Irregular attendance disrupts learning, progress, and leads to underachievement.
- Support Success: Ensure your child receives the education they deserve. We want them to succeed as much as you do!
Our attendance team
Headteacher – Mrs Sherratt; School Administrator Miss Ford; EWO – Michelle Lyons
How can I get help with my child’s attendance?
If you are worried about your child’s attendance, start by discussing your concerns with the school directly.
What about term time leave?
Family holidays in term time are not allowed in law and are unlikely to be authorised. Family emergencies also need careful consideration. It is not always appropriate or in the best interests of the child to miss school for emergencies which are being dealt with by adult family members. Notifying the school of leave due to a family emergency does not mean it will be authorised.
Please note that where parents fail to ensure their child attends school regularly, legal action, including penalty notices, may be considered.
Attendance Update Penalty
