Attendance, Absence and Lateness

Parents/Carers have responsibility for informing school of the reason for a childs absence.  If a child is going to be absent please inform the office on 02920 734411 by 9am or ASAP on the first day of absence.  Messages should not be sent with transport.  A member of staff will be in touch if you do not contact the school. If a reason is not provided, it is recorded as an unauthorised absence. We ask that you inform us when you expect the child to return to school – if they do not return on the expected day please contact us again.

 

You may be asked to provide appointment letters. Please make appointments for the end of school day if possible.

 

Family holidays cannot be authorised other than exceptional circumstances. In exceptional circumstances you will be asked to complete a holiday request form. Holidays can only be authorised by the Head Teacher.

 

Morning registration is from 8.55am to 9.20am – if pupils arrive after this time it will be recorded as late.

 

Did you know?

If your child’s attendance is 80% this means that they have missed:

1 day every week, 6 days every half term, 12 days every term, 36 days every year, 180 days in five years.

That’s nearly one whole school year.