Attendance

We want every child to have the best possible opportunity to succeed in school. Studies have shown that children who attend school regularly are more likely to be settled and happy in school, have secure friendships within school and make better progress. Attendance of 96% is considered to be ‘good attendance’. This means missing no more than eight school days a year.  

Holidays in term time

We understand that holidays are important to families and that the financial pressures that families feel today may make holidays during term time more attractive. We ask Parents to plan family holidays during school holidays and help us to give your children the best education possible by sending them to school every day! Taking time out of school to go on family holidays can lead to gaps in your child’s learning. Parents who take their child/ren out of school on holiday in term time may receive a fixed penalty fine and/or summons to court by Nottinghamshire County Council. If the Local Authority take a parent to court for failing to ensure their child attends school regularly, this can result in a criminal conviction.

Illness 

We understand that children may be too unwell to attend school from time to time. Please use your judgement when children are unwell. Children can have minor illnesses and be well enough to attend school. If children become too poorly during the school day we will contact parents. 

If your child is absent from school can you please let school know the reason by telephone the first morning of their absence and every subsequent day as we are required to keep details of records of absences.

If your child arrives at school after the close of registration, they must report to the school office to receive their mark. 

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