Attendance:
By law, children are required to receive 380 sessions (equating to 190 days) education per year. Regular attendance at school is vital for your child’s progress and you have legal responsibility to see that your child is in school and on time every day.
Reporting Absence:
If your child is absent from school due to illness you should email the school office before 8am on the day of absence: [email protected]
Please detail the following:
- Childs Name:
- Childs Class:
- Reason for absence:
Appointments:
We encourage appointments, such as medical, to be made outside of the school hours. If an appointment is unavoidable, in the instance of an emergency, please send proof of appointment to the school office in advance.
Exceptional Leave:
If you require exceptional leave during term time you must complete a request for exceptional leave form (available in the office or by email). This must be completed at least 4 weeks in advance. Please make sure to read our policy surrounding exceptional leave.
Punctuality:
The school gate opens at 8.50am and closes promptly at 9am. Children who arrive late should access the school via the school office to ensure that they are seen by staff. Anyone arriving after 9.10am must sign their child in at the office and their child will either be taken to class by a staff member (Reception & Year 1) or children will be given a late slip and walk to their classroom to give their teacher the slip.
Equipment:
Children should arrive at school prepared for the day, with all that they need for their school day E.g. musical instruments, P.E kits, swimming kits, change of clothes, packed lunches etc. If they do forget something and you are required to bring it in, please note this will be held in the office and a message will be sent to their class teacher.
Attendance Policy:
For further information regarding attendance and punctuality, please be directed to our school’s Attendance Policy.