Attendance

The importance of being in school every day:

Ensuring that your child/ren are in school each day, will give them the best possible chance to achieve their academic potential and have real opportunities in further education and the world of work.

Being in school every day will enable your child to:

Access the lessons needed to achieve their expected grades.
Maintain friendships and develop new ones.
Have access to social and sporting events offered by the school.
Develop work habits such as good punctuality which are essential to thrive in the world of employment.

The chart below explains how many days your child will miss if they do not attend school every day:

The importance of being in school on time every day:

Poor punctuality can lead to your child:

Feeling embarrassed in front of their friends.
Missing the beginning of vital lessons.
Missing important instructions for the rest of the school day.
Learning habits which could affect their employability in the future.

The chart below explains how many days of school your child will miss if they do not attend school on time each day:

How can I get help with my child's attendance?

If you are worried about your child/children’s attendance, the first port of call is to discuss your concerns with the school directly. The school has an attendance team who may be able to help, and all schools work closely with health and council teams who may also be able to help if needed.

Mrs. S. Worthington is our Attendance Lead and Mr. M. Qasam is our Attendance Governor.

What about term time leave?

Family holidays in term time are not allowed by 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.

Legal Action:

Please note that where parents fail to ensure their child attends school regularly, legal action, including penalty notices, may be considered:

Section 7 of the Education Act 1996 states that as a Parent/carer of a child of statutory school age, you have a legal responsibility to ensure their full time education through regular attendance at school or otherwise.