Attendance and Punctuality

We want every child to feel happy, safe and ready to learn each day. Coming to school regularly and arriving on time helps children build confidence, develop friendships and make the best possible progress in their learning.

We know that sometimes children are unwell or family circumstances arise, and we encourage parents and carers to talk to us openly so we can support you and your child.

Reporting Absence

If your child is unable to attend school, please let us know as soon as possible.

You can report your child’s absence by:

[Insert method – e.g. phone call / voicemail / text message]

[Insert method – e.g. email to the school office]

[Insert method – e.g. school app or online system]

Please include your child’s full name, class and reason for absence.

If we do not hear from you, the school will follow up to check your child is safe. This may include further contact in line with our attendance procedures.

Why Attendance Matters

Every school day counts. In primary school, learning builds step by step, and missing even a small amount of time can make it harder for children to keep up and feel confident.

As attendance drops, the amount of learning missed increases quickly:

Attendance at a Glance

Authorised and Unauthorised Absence

Only the school can authorise absence, in line with education regulations. Parents and carers cannot authorise absence themselves.

If your child’s attendance falls below expected levels, we will contact you to talk about how we can support improvement. Where absence continues without authorisation, further action may be required in line with local authority guidance.

Term-Time Leave

We kindly ask families to avoid taking holidays during term time. Time away from school can affect learning, routines and friendships, particularly for younger children.

Term-time leave is not routinely authorised and may be recorded as unauthorised absence.