Attendance

Parents / Carers have a responsibility to contact School on their child’s first day of absence with an explanation and likely duration:

Absence Line: 01942 881986

Please ensure you notify School of any changes to emergency contacts / numbers. 

• We have a clear Attendance Policy. We make the decision to authorise absence. In certain cases medical evidence will be requested. Wherever possible please avoid medical / dental appointments during school hours.
• If NO message is received on day one of absence, our Attendance Officer, Ms J Rea, will issue messages via our “InTouch” Messaging System, it is imperative you contact us on day one with a reason for your child’s absence
• If on Day 3 no contact has been made a welfare check will be undertaken by the School.
• Parents are notified of their child’s attendance regularly. i.e. progress review day, parents evening, interim reports and on-line reporting.
• If your child’s attendance becomes a cause for concern, a letter will be emailed or posted to the child’s home address. Parents / carers could be invited to an attendance meeting in School with our Attendance Officer. A home visit could also be undertaken.
• Unauthorised absences may result in a penalty notice being issued / legal court proceedings

If you have any concerns regarding your child’s attendance please do not hesitate to make initial contact with Ms J Rea on 01942 881986.