Attendance - Late/Absence Procedures

Attendance

All absences MUST be reported, please call the school on the day of the absence.

Please call 0208 422 9630/0208 864 7265 and select the department your child is in and then option 1. Please leave a clear message.

Alternatively select option 4 if you would like to discuss the absence with someone.

Attendance Levels

99% & 100%

Excellent

96% - 99%

Very good and at expected level

Keep it up!

91% - 95%

Careful - Your child cannot afford to have any more time off.

Try and get the % higher as the year goes by and the weather warmer.

If not - they could begin to struggle in their learning and will not achieve the progress they are capable of.

Do you really want them to fall behind in their learning?

Below 90%

This is the new threshold.

If you child’s attendance is below 90% - your child is NOW known as a

P.A. Persistent Absentee

85% - 90%

This is completely unacceptable

Your child has possibly missed up to 30 days of school.

This is 6 weeks worth of learning

The LA can issue a fine to you if you do not get your child to school. As a parent / carer it is your responsibility to do this.

Give your child the start in life they deserve & bring them to school

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