Attendance
Why is school attendance important?
Regular attendance at school ensures that children get the best possible start in life. Good attendance supports learning, the development of social skills and friendships, as well as building good habits that are essential for adult life.
School education lays the foundations of a child's life. Research clearly demonstrates the link between regular school attendance and educational progress and attainment. Parents/carers and the school team work in partnership in making education a success and in ensuring that all children have fair and equal access to all that the school has to offer.
Children with good attendance generally achieve more and are happier in school. Good attendance increases a child's academic success and improves their chances in life opportunities.
What is the expected attendance for primary school children?
The government expect that pupils attend school for at least 96% of the school year. We strive to achieve at least 97% across all our classes. If your child's attendance falls below expected you may be contacted by the school to look at what support can be offered to improve your child's attendance. We want to work with you to ensure we give your child the best opportunities to grow and succeed.
What if my child is unwell before school?
To prevent the spread of illness to other children and adults please do not send your child into school if you are unsure about their health. Please follow this NHS advice to help you decide if you child should remain at home
https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/is-my-child-too-ill-for-school/
it is advised that children who have been sick or had diarrhoea should remain at home 48 hours after the last bout of illness.
If your child is unable to attend school, parents must contact the school office by phone or email by 9.30am on each day of absence. If school is not contacted and is unable to receive a response from parents, a door stop wellbeing visit will be performed by school personnel by 12pm that day to ascertain the whereabouts of the absent child. In rare cases, if a response is still not secured after a wellbeing visit, the absence must be reported to the police.
Gloucestershire County Council guidance for parents regarding attendance
/docs/Attendance/gcc-attendance-leaflet-for-parents-and-carers.pdf
/docs/Attendance/gcc-nti-and-penalty_notice-information.pdf
/docs/Attendance/gcc-prosecution-for-non-attendance-leaflet-for-parents-and-carers.pdf