Attendance
OUR AIM IS TO:
IMPROVE CHILDREN’S ATTENDANCE AT SCHOOL
MAKE SURE THAT CHILDREN GET THE BEST CHANCE IN EDUCATION
HELP THEM TO FULFIL THEIR POTENTIAL IN LIFE
Remember:
- Every day your child is absent from school is an opportunity missed and we strongly advise that you do not take them out of school during term time.
- The more time your child is in school, the more they will learn.
- There are only 190 statutory school days which leaves 175 days for holidays.
- When children attend school consistently they are more likely to do well in their work, develop good friendship groups, build strong relationships and feel connected with the school community
- A 10 day absence taken during term time is 20 learning sessions your child will never get back.
- There is clear evidence of a link between poor attendance at school and low levels of academic achievement
- Your child may find it difficult to catch up on the work they’ve missed
Please note:
Should your child’s absence be referred to the Local Authority for a Fixed Penalty Notice, the charges are as follows:
- First penalty notice - £160 paid within 28 days/£80 paid within 21 days.
- Second penalty notice - £160 if paid within 28 days.
- A third penalty notice will not be issued to the same parent in respect of the same child within 3 years of the date of issue of the first. Other actions will be considered such as prosecution, or other legal intervention.
Available forms and policies: