Attendance

Attendance and Punctuality 

Regular and punctual attendance is an essential prerequisite to effective learning. Failing to attend school regularly can have a major impact on children’s education, their future and their life chances. Regular attendance means attending school every day, arriving at school on time and attending every lesson. 

95%	9.5 days absent = 47.5 lessons missed
90%	19 days absent = 95 lessons missed
85%	28.5 days absent = 142.5 lessons missed
80%	38 days absent = 190 lessons missed

If your child is unwell: 

It is the responsibility of the parent to inform the academy of a student absence and also to inform us of any changes to contact details. Parents/Carers are asked to contact the Academy before 08:30am on EACH day that their child is absent, informing of a reason for absence and when their child will be returning to the academy. 

See NHS guidance here: Is my child too ill for school? – NHS (www.nhs.uk)

Holidays during term time will not be authorised except in exceptional circumstances.

For more information, please see our Attendance Policy