Attendance and Absences
Noel Park's Attendance Policy
Noel Park Attendance Policy 2023-2024The school attendance target for every pupil is 97% or higher.
Attendance is important
Research has shown that regular attendance and good punctuality are crucial factors in students achieving their full potential in education. At Noel Park Primary School we wish to work in partnership with families and so we are seeking your full support in ensuring that your child attends school everyday and on time. We are always pleased to work together with families in resolving any difficulties but we are also committed to improving attendance levels at school.
It is a legal requirement that parents to inform the academy of the reasons for a child's absence. You can do this by :
· Telephoning the office on 0208 8888 967.
· Email absence@noelparkprimaryschool.org
If no reason is given for not attending, the absence will be recorded as unauthorised.
What can you do to avoid being late all the time?
• The night before you can set your alarm to go off 15 minutes earlier than usual, giving enough time for breakfast and any unavoidable incidents while getting ready to leave.
• The night before, make sure your school bags are packed, including homework and PE kit. This saves looking for it all in the morning.
• Ensure school clothing is organised the night before as well.
• See that you leave home early enough to account for the worst traffic jam ever and the longest queue in the newsagent’s. In this way your child can arrive at school with plenty of time to catch up with friends, compare homework, and take part in your lessons from the start.
Noel Park start and end times
Nursery - 8.45am - 11.45am (am children), 12.30pm - 3.30pm (pm children) and 8.45am - 3.30pm (full time children) - Nursery Gate
Reception - 8.30am - 3.00pm - Gladstone Avenue Gate
Year 1 - 8.45am - 3.15pm - Gladstone Avenue Gate
Year 2 - 8.45am - 3.15pm - Gladstone Avenue Gate
Year 3 - 8.45am - 3.15pm- Lymington Avenue Gate
Year 4 - 8.45am - 3.15pm - Lymington Avenue Gate
Year 5 - 8.45am - 3.15pm- Pirate Ship Gate
Year 6 - 8.30am - 3.00pm - Pirate Ship Gate
Why is being on time so important?
Lessons start at the times above, so if a child is late for school they are missing out on learning time.
Therefore:
Five minutes late each day = 3 days lost learning time
10 minutes late each day = 6.5 days lost learning time
15 minutes late each day = 10 days lost learning time
20 minutes late each day = 13 days lost learning time
30 minutes late each day = 19 days lost learning time
Special Leave
As of September 2019, any unauthorised holidays of 3 days or more may result in a fixed penalty notice. Holidays must not be taken in term time.
Taking leave early, returning to school late or taking holiday during school term time may result in a fine of £120 per child by Haringey council. The penalty is payable by each parent.
Sometimes parents feel the following are a good reason for taking time from school. They are not and you may be issued with a Fixed Penalty Notice.
· Holidays, fares cheaper during term time
· Visiting grandparents/family abroad
· Bereavement
· Pilgrimage (baptism or confirmation)
If you wish to take your child out of school other than for illness, please talk to the school office.
