Attendance

Our school day starts at 8:25 am each day. Learners arriving after this time without a justifiable reason will receive a same day 30 minute detention.

There is an obvious link between high attendance and achievement. Learners whose attendance falls below 90% will have missed 20 school days or 140 lessons. Nationally learners in this situation will achieve two grades lower than someone of a similar ability with 98%+ attendance. The link is clear

High Attendance = High Achievement

Please help us support your daughter in maintaining attendance of at least 98% by:

1. Encouraging them to come to school.

2. Booking appointments during school holidays.

3. Avoiding extended trips for holidays or family visits during term time.

4. Encouraging your daughter to get plenty of sleep, by removing electronic equipment to avoid distractions when they are in bed. Learners have told us that ‘feeling tired’ is one of the reasons why they don't attend school. 

Please reach out for support from school if you are having difficulty getting your daughter to attend school. We are here to help.

Absence Reporting Procedure

If you are unsure about whether your child is well enough to attend school, please contact the school office who will be able to provide you with advice.

If your child becomes ill whilst in school, we have qualified first aiders in school who will monitor them and contact you if they need to be sent home.

NHS Guidance for Parents 

Is my child to ill for school? - a useful resource to help parents decide when children should stay at home 

If your child  is not attending school:
Please call 01924 350094 to leave a message on our Absence Line as soon as possible, but before 9am.

When leaving a message please make sure that you include the following information:

• Full name and tutor group of your child
• Detailed reason for absence 
• The best number to contact you on, in case we need to clarify any details

You may receive a text message if your child is absent from school. If you do, please contact the school office to provide updated information regarding your child's absence.

Please note that it is vital that you contact school EVERY day that your child is off school.

For more information regarding attendance please see the Trust Attendance Policy on the Policies page.