Attendance

The Legal Position:

www.gov.uk/school-attendance-absence/overview

To see the school Attendance policy click: HERE

The importance of regular school attendance:

Regular attendance at school is vital to help children achieve and get the best possible start in life.  

Children who frequently miss school often fall behind.  There is a strong link between good school attendance and achieving good results.  For example, only 12% of pupils with below 80% school attendance achieve five or more GCSEs at grades A*-C including English and Maths, compared to 68% for pupils with attendance greater than 95%. 

Exceptional leave 

To read about the rules and regulations for exceptional leave Click Here and to see the National Penalty Notice Framework around unauthorised school absence, Click Here.

To complete a special leave of absence form for your child, please click on the link below. The form will need to be downloaded, and signed by Parent/Carer before bringing it or emailing it to the main school office.

 Exceptional Leave form - Click Here