We think it is very important that all our pupils benefit from 190 days of learning to ensure they make progress and achieve the results they should. We are asking you to support the Academy by ensuring your child achieves excellent attendance. Here are some of the ways in which you can help our academy achieve excellent attendance:

• We expect pupils to arrive at the Academy on time. Late arrivals disrupt the education of others. Pupils arriving after the register has closed will be marked in the register as having an unauthorised absence. The Academy attendance policy states the time that the attendance register closes in the morning: 30 minutes after registration.

• We do not expect pupils to come to school when they are sick, but those with regular sickness absence will be expected to provide us with evidence before we authorise further absences.

• Avoid medical and dental appointments during the Academy day.

• If you or your children are having difficulties that impact on their attendance, please make an appointment with your child’s Class Teacher to discuss additional support.