To get the greatest benefit from their education pupils must arrive punctually and attend well. As set out in the LA attendance pathway, where pupils are not conforming to our high expectations for attendance and punctuality, we will work with families to identify the reasons and try to resolve difficulties.

What is good attendance?

Our attendance target is 96 percent.

What role do parents and carers play?

The Parents/Carers of our students are asked to support the school and instil the value of education and regular attendance by:

• Talking to pupils about school life and taking a positive interest in their pupil’s educational progress.
• Contacting the school if pupils are absent to let us know the reason why and the expected date of return.
• Avoiding unnecessary absences – wherever possible making medical appointments outside of school hours
• Asking the school for help if pupils are experiencing difficulties and informing the school of any circumstances that may impact on their child’s attendance.
• Ensuring pupils attends punctually everyday
• Engaging with intervention strategies provided by the school if a pupil’s attendance becomes highlighted as a cause for concern
• Supporting the school; taking every opportunity to get involved in pupil’s education, forming a positive relationship with school and acknowledging the importance of pupils receiving the same messages from both school and home
• Encouraging routine at home, for example, bed times, homework, preparing school bag and uniform the evening before
• Avoiding taking pupils on holiday during term-time.