Attendance

Attendance

Our Federation is committed to providing a full and efficient educational experience to all pupils. In order to achieve this, good school attendance is essential. Staff do all they can to ensure maximum attendance for all pupils. Any problems that impede full attendance are identified and addressed as a priority.

Parents have a legal responsibility to ensure that their child attends school regularly and on time. Schools are required to keep attendance registers and each child's attendance is regularly monitored.

If there are concerns about your child's lateness or attendance, the class teacher or administrative team will contact you. Please be open about the challenges you are facing, in order for the school to try their best to support you and your child to improve their attendance.

Punctuality and Lateness

The school gates open at 8.30am across both sites. All children must be in school for 8.45am, if they arrive late they will need to come to the Main Office to sign in and be added to the register. All gates across the site close at 8.45am.

Lateness for anyone, child or adult, can make us feel vulnerable. Walking into a settled focused classroom, trying to catch up with the lost learning and missing out on the vital start of the day opportunities prepared by teachers, contribute to making it harder for a child to feel settled and confident. If this is a regular occurrence, it can have a profound impact on your child's learning and well-being.

New Government Attendance Changes Effective from September 2024

The UK Government has revised its attendance policies to enhance educational outcomes, reduce rates of absenteeism and improve punctuality. These changes are designed to ensure that all children can benefit fully from their education.

Schools are required to monitor attendance closely and report absences to the local authority frequently.
There will be stricter penalties for unauthorised absences. Parents may face fines or other legal actions if their child has a significant number of unauthorised absences.

We understand that every family's situation is unique, and we are here to support you. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.