Attendance
Reporting absences
If your child cannot be in school due to illness, you must contact the school on the first day of absence. Please do this before 8:45am and please remember to update the Attendance Officer on a daily basis.
Absences should be reported through the Class Charts app or via the absence line on 01964 611523.
Did you know?
Children who have a poor school attendance record may have less chance of securing a job when they are adults.
Research shows that missing 10% of school days negatively affects a student’s academic performance.
Pupils also miss out on the social side of school life. Poor attendance can affect children’s ability to make and keep friendships; a vital part of growing up.
Days off school add up to lost learning...
GOOD - Best chance of success
100% Attendance
There are 190 school days in each academic year
Being present for all of these guarantees the best chance of success and gets your child off to a flying start!
95% Attendance
9 days absence would result in 181 days of education.
WORRYING - Less chance of success
90% Attendance
19 days absence would result in 171 days of education.
85% Attendance
29 days absence would result in 161 days of education.
SERIOUS CONCERN - Court action
80% Attendance
38 days absence would result in 152 days of education.
75% Attendance
47 days absence would result in 143 days of education.