Attendance, Absence and Lates

Attending school regularly is important for your child’s future. Parents are responsible for making sure their children receive full-time education and arrive at school on time. We expect all children to be on time every day.

The register will be taken promptly at 08:50 and we expect all pupils to be in class for this time. The gates will be opened at 08:40 and closed promptly just after 08:50.

 Being punctual shows your respect for others and their time; it sets first impressions and is a character trait that is important for you to instil in your child from a very young age. It will undoubtedly play an important role in their future success.

 Arriving late at school can be very disruptive for your child because it makes them feel awkward, especially when the lesson has to stop for them to enter. It causes unnecessary stress and discomfort that can affect them emotionally and socially. It is also very disruptive for the teacher as well as the other pupils in the class because it throws them off track.

Being punctual from an early age equips them with the skills to keep it up as adults. Children mimic their parents. As a parent, it is important for your child to see a responsible attitude and respect for others through your punctuality.

Term time holidays will not be authorised and families may be referred for a penalty notice.