Every day counts, and we want every child to make the most of every opportunity that school offers.

Regular attendance helps children build confidence, develop friendships, keep up with their learning and achieve their very best. We know that good attendance is a partnership between school and home, and we value the support of our families in helping children attend regularly and arrive on time. At our school, we are committed to working closely with parents, celebrating improvements, and providing support whenever challenges arise. By working together, we can ensure that every child enjoys a successful, enriching and rewarding school experience.

At our school, we believe that every day of learning matters. Good attendance helps children build confidence, develop friendships, achieve their full potential and make the most of the many opportunities available to them. We are committed to working in partnership with families to ensure that every pupil attends regularly and benefits from a happy, successful and rewarding school experience.

We know that strong attendance is built through positive relationships between home and school. By working together, we can support children to attend regularly, arrive on time and develop positive habits that will benefit them throughout their education and beyond.

Why Attendance Matters

Children who attend school regularly are more likely to:

• Make better academic progress
• Develop strong friendships and social skills
• Build confidence and resilience
• Feel connected to their school community
• Develop positive routines and habits for the future
• Enjoy the full range of opportunities that school provides

Even missing occasional days can make it harder for children to keep up with their learning and can affect their confidence when returning to lessons.

Impact of Missing School

Attendance percentages can sometimes appear high, but small reductions can quickly add up.

Attendance	Days Missed Over a School Year
100%	0 days
95%	Approximately 10 days
90%	Approximately 19 days
85%	Approximately 29 days

A child who misses one day every fortnight will lose around four weeks of learning across the academic year.

Every lesson, every day and every opportunity counts.

Our Expectations

We have high expectations for attendance because we want every child to succeed.

We ask that:

• Pupils attend school every day unless they are genuinely unwell.
• Pupils arrive punctually and ready to learn.
• Medical appointments are arranged outside of school hours whenever possible.
• Parents contact the school on the first day of absence.
• Holidays are not taken during term time unless exceptional circumstances apply.

How We Support Families

We recognise that there can be times when families need additional support. Our aim is always to work alongside parents and carers to help overcome any barriers to attendance.

We can provide:

• Early support where attendance begins to decline
• Meetings to discuss concerns and identify solutions
• Pastoral and wellbeing support for pupils
• Guidance from our attendance team
• Links to external agencies and services where appropriate
• Individualised plans to support improved attendance

If you have concerns about your child's attendance, please contact us as early as possible so that we can help.

Celebrating Good Attendance

We are proud to recognise and celebrate positive attendance.

Throughout the year, we may celebrate:

• Excellent attendance
• Improved attendance
• Class attendance achievements
• Positive punctuality
• Individual effort and commitment

Our focus is on encouraging every child to attend regularly and recognising the progress they make.

Reporting an Absence

If your child is unable to attend school, please inform the school office as soon as possible on the first day of absence.

Telephone: 01773719463
When reporting an absence, please provide:

• Your child's name
• Class or year group
• Reason for absence
• Expected return date, if known

If we do not receive a reason for absence, we will contact you to ensure your child's safety and wellbeing, this could include a visit to your home.

Frequently Asked Questions

What should I do if my child is ill?

Please contact the school office on the first day of absence and keep us informed if the absence continues.

What happens if my child arrives late?

Late arrival can disrupt learning and mean valuable lesson time is missed. We encourage all pupils to arrive on time each day.

Can I take my child on holiday during term time?

Term-time holidays are  not authorised and may be subject to local authority procedures (fixed penalty)  unless exceptional circumstances apply.

What if my child is anxious about attending school?

Please contact us as soon as possible. We will work with you to understand the difficulties and provide appropriate support.

Working Together

We are committed to ensuring that every pupil receives the full benefit of their education. Through high expectations, strong partnerships with families and effective support where needed, we can help every child attend regularly, make steady progress and thrive.

Together, we can make every day count.