Registration is a legal requirement that has to be taken at the beginning of each morning and afternoon session; this enables us to monitor attendance, punctuality and truancy, target absence, publicize data within our school and give a clear and accurate picture to parents and guardians.
Good attendance is regarded as above the National expectation of 97% over a 12 month period, accounting normal illnesses that a child may experience during the school year. At the end of each school term, we will send out a registration certificate to keep parents aware of their child’s attendance at school. Our school attendance target is 97%.
We monitor attendance on a regularly basis with the help of our Education Welfare Officer (EWO) Anita Burton, and aim to provide support to all parents to maintain good attendance throughout school.
Attendance Procedures
Attendance is measured over a rolling 12 month period
First Day of Absence: Parents should contact the school either by phone or text to inform them of their child’s absence. If the school have received no notification, school staff will make contact with home via phone or text. In cases where no communication has been established, school will collect required information by sending a letter home.
Parents can contact the school on 01226 286510, and either speak to our reception or leave a message on our absence line.
Pupils whose attendance falls below the national average will be classed as being persistently absent from school. These pupils will be monitored closely through a programme of intervention to support parents to improve their child’s attendance at school
Below National Average <97% A letter regarding their attendance will be sent home to parents to inform them of the schools concerns. These pupils will be monitored closely.
Poor Attendance <90%: Parents will receive a letter asking that they provide medical evidence – e.g. appointment card, medicine – to ensure any future absences due to illness are authorised. Parents will be invited to an attendance panel meeting with the Headteacher and Education Welfare Officer to discuss steps to help improve attendance and agree a programme of support; failure to attend this meeting will result in a referral to the EWO and home visits.
Punctuality: After 3 late marks (half termly) a letter will be sent home making parents aware of this. If parents have received two late letters from school, and are persistently late, they will be invited to attend a meeting with the Education Welfare Officer and Headteacher to discuss punctuality and agree a programme of support.
The EWO works alongside schools to address pupil related issues that may be affecting their attendance at school providing support as necessary. The EWO and school staff monitor attendance on a fortnightly basis which identifies any child with attendance below 97%. Each child’s circumstance’s are considered and support given to improve attendance.
