Attendance


 

This is a successful school and your child plays their part in making it so. We aim for an environment which enables and encourages all members of the community to reach out for excellence. For our children to gain the greatest benefit from their education it is vital that they attend regularly and your child should be at school, on time, every day the school is open unless the reason for the absence is unavoidable. 

It is very important therefore that you make sure that your child attends regularly and our Attendance Policy sets out how together we will achieve this. 

Why Regular Attendance is so important 

Any absence affects the pattern of a child’s schooling and regular absence will seriously affect their learning. Any pupil’s absence disrupts teaching routines so may affect the learning of others in the same class. 

Ensuring your child’s regular attendance at school is your legal responsibility and permitting absence from school without a good reason creates an offence in law and may result in prosecution. 

Promoting Regular Attendance 

Helping to create a pattern of regular attendance is everybody’s responsibility – parents, pupils and all members of school staff.

If your child is absent for more than 15 Days

It is important that children absent from school are able to continue their learning. We use lessons and learning material from the National Oak Academy. Please use the link provided and talk to your child’s tutor.

 

https://educationhub.blog.gov.uk/2024/01/03/improving-school-attendance/