Attendance

Please inform the school of the reason for a child’s absence as soon as possible. We would be grateful if parents could contact us on the first day of absence before 9:30 am. This contact can be by note, in person, or a telephone call where you can speak to the office staff or leave a message on the answering machine. As the safety of our pupils is paramount, you will be contacted if we have concerns about the whereabouts of your child.
Morning school begins at 9.00am, afternoon school at 1.00pm. Pupils arriving after 9.10am will receive a late mark in the register.
In partnership with our feeder Infant schools, we firmly believe that there are links between attendance and attainment. The more a pupil is in school, the more they increase their opportunity to fulfill their potential.
Written requests for leave of absence for a family holiday will be considered by the Headteacher, who will authorise holidays under exceptional circumstances.
Where permission has not been applied for in advance (retrospective approval cannot be given on return) the absence is classified as unauthorised.
Leave for medical or dental appointments is authorised where confirmation has been received from the parent by note, or telephone call.