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Dear DPA Families and Friends,
Thank you for continuing to work so closely with us to ensure the very best for your child. It is vitally important for children to attend school regularly both for their learning academically and to support their physical and mental wellbeing. If children miss school often, there will be gaps in their knowledge which over time has a significant impact on their learning. In addition, mental wellbeing can be affected as it can lower self-esteem and confidence.
Children do not need to be off school for minor illnesses such as colds, sore throats, ear aches etc unless accompanied with a temperature or they are in such discomfort that they would not be able to participate in their learning. Term time holiday will not be authorised and penalty notices may apply.
Please can I also remind you that arriving at school after 9.00 a.m. will result in a late mark and punctuality is also important so children do not miss the start of a lesson and develop a strong work ethic.
Worried About a Child?
You can self-refer via
03000 41 11 11 (text relay 18001 03000 41 11 11) or email social.services@kent.gov.uk
Although this is the pathway that can take a concern to social services it also the way to access Kent’s ‘Early Help’ services which include support if:
you are worried about your child's behaviour
you are struggling to cope
you are worried about your family finances
your child is struggling to cope with bereavement
your child is being bullied
your child refuses to go to school or college
you or your child want to develop new friends and have new experiences
you are having difficulties with family relationships.
Please do not hesitate to make use of this service if you at all feel you need to.
If at any point you believe that a child is in immediate danger, call 999.
If you’re concerned that a child is being abused but is not in immediate danger you can contact the NSPCC or the Kent Children’s Services Team on 03000 41 11 11
Please take care and stay safe,
Mrs Haywood
Vice Principal and Designated Safeguarding Lead
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