Regular school attendance is vital if a child is to benefit from the opportunities we offer in school. The National Curriculum underlines the importance of continuity and progression in the learning process.

 An authorised absence is where a child is absent on any day:

•  when prevented from attending by sickness or any unavoidable cause
  
•  exclusively set apart for religious observance by the religious body to which his/her parents belong.
  
•  Holidays taken during term time
  

 Parents are requested not to take annual holidays during term time. By law, schools will only grant ten days leave where this is unavoidable.  Request for holidays will only be considered if a pupil's attendance is above 95%.

 If a child is absent, parents are requested to telephone the school to inform us of the reason and to reassure us of the whereabouts of each child. We will also require a written explanation of the absence for our records on return to school. Attendance and lateness is monitored closely by the school and any issues or concerns are addressed to the Education Welfare Service.

 If a child must leave during the day, a note should be sent to the school and the parent or named person should collect the child from the school reception.  The person collecting the child must sign him/her out in the book at the reception. Children are not allowed to go home by themselves on these occasions or wait outside the school gates.

 If a person meeting a child fails to turn up at any time, that child must return to the main school foyer. If the person collecting your child alters, please let us know.

 Please note, there is no guarantee of adequate supervision until 8.40a.m. From that time a teacher will be on duty.

 Emergency Contact Details

 Please ensure we have an up-to-date emergency contact name and telephone number, should the need arise.  Please inform the school office by letter of all changes to be made.