Attendance

Good attendance is above 96%.   Attendance under 90% is classed as ‘persistent absence’.  Consistent attendance leads to better progress, stronger friendships and better levels of wellbeing.

Parents/Carers must report a reason for their child’s absence.  ‘Unwell’ does not give enough detail and will not be authorised.  Please call 01873735010 (Primary Site) or 01873735373 – Option 1 (Secondary Site) to report an absence.  You can also report absences on ClassCharts.

We believe that education is a partnership. We will do everything we can to support families to ensure their children attend school, on time. Parents and carers also have a legal duty to do this. To help, you can:

• Promote positive attendance at home;
• Always contact us if your child cannot attend school with the reasons why. Primary Site: 01873 735010. Secondary Site: 01873 735373 – Option 1.
• Ensure your child only misses school for reasons that are unavoidable, or agreed and understood by the school. For example, significant  illness or an essential medical appointment.
• Promptly discuss any concerns that may affect future wellbeing or attendance, with the school. 

An overview of our Attendance Policy can be seen here