There is a strong link between attendance and attainment. A student who fails to attend school regularly will not achieve their full potential.
The Start of the School Day
Punctuality is very important. Students should arrive in plenty of time for registration, which starts at 8.40am. Any student arriving after 8.40am will be marked as late and a discussion will be held between school, home and the student if this becomes a regular occurrence.
Students must sign in at reception if they are late.
Any students arriving after 9.30am will be marked as U (late after registers closed). This is an unauthorised absence and therefore will affect a student's overall attendance percentage.
Illness/Absence
It is important that your child attends school regularly every day in order to make real progress with their learning, develop confidence with their school work, build positive relationships and develop their independence.
Please contact school each day your child is absent (by 8.40am) stating their name, form and the reason for absence via MCAS (My Child at School)
Holiday Leave in Term-Time
School Policy is that holiday absences during term time will not be authorised under any circumstances and will be coded as such on the register. A fine may also be issued by the Local Authority.