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:

Attendance Policy 2024