Attendance, Punctuality and Absence
Our school attendance target is 96.5%.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, it was necessary for pupils and families to isolate if they or a close contact tested positive.
As we make a pathway back to normal it is essential that we build back up to our previous positive attendance rates.
Acceptable reasons for absence
Please note ‘sick’ cannot be accepted as a reason and more details will be required. | Exceptional or special leave Children may have one day’s absence for an approved religious observance. In other emergency, exceptional or special circumstances parents or carers must also make a request to the Headteacher for short periods of leave. Leave will only be authorised at the Headteachers discretion. In making the decision, the Headteacher will consider:
Documents are essential to support the application. |
Permission for absence for a holiday cannot be given under any circumstances.
Holidays in term time cannot be authorised and may be subject to a fixed penalty notice.