Attendance

We firmly believe that excellent attendance is essential for the educational progress and overall well being of our pupils. Being in school every day helps children to learn, grow, and thrive socially and academically.

Why regular attendance matters
Consistent school attendance allows your child to:

•      Fully engage in learning and make academic progress
•      Develop critical social skills by interacting with their friends and teachers
•      Grow in confidence in a supportive and nurturing school environment
•      Build a sense of routine and responsibility, essential for future success

Our Expectations

• Pupils must attend school every day unless there are exceptional circumstances.
• Only the Headteacher can authorise absences.
• Parents must ensure their child arrives on time and attends every day.

Reporting Sickness Absence

If your child is unwell and unable to come into school, you must inform us daily by 9.00am via phone, email.

You can report absence via:

Absence and Lateness

School Day Timings

If a pupil arrives late, after the close of the register, without good reason they will receive a ‘U’ mark. This will be classed as an unauthorised absence from school. Students who arrive before the close of the register will receive an ‘L’

All late children should be signed in at the school office by a parent / guardian. Persistent latecomers will be monitored by the school and the local authority in the same manner as persistent absentees. 

Persistent & Severe Absence

• Persistent Absence: Attendance below 90%.
• Severe Absence: Attendance below 50%.

Leave of Absence

• Holidays during term time are not permitted unless there are exceptional circumstances.
• Requests must be made in writing using the school’s form.
• Unauthorised leave may result in Derbyshire County Council issuing a fixed penalty notice.

The following absences are expected for such conditions as: