Attendance
Regular attendance at school means your child can make the most of their education and have the best start in life. The more your child attends, the more they'll fulfil their potential.
Absence Reporting and Follow-Up
Please contact the school office as soon as possible to report any absence and ensure your child returns as soon as they are well enough. Miss Pratt coordinates the First Day Response system to follow up on absences. If we can’t reach you by phone, two members of staff will conduct a home visit.
Our Attendance Expectations
We expect all children to have good or better attendance, which is 96% or higher, and to arrive on time at the start of the day.
We are unable to authorise any term-time holidays. These will be recorded as an unauthorised absence on your child’s attendance record, and a Penalty Notice will be issued.
Poor or irregular attendance or persistent lateness will result in a referral to the Doncaster EWO (Education Welfare Officer), and a Penalty Notice will be issued.
Top Tips for Attendance
Establishing a consistent routine at home is the foundation for making positive and lasting changes. By creating a predictable schedule for things like waking up, doing homework, and going to bed, you're not just organising your day—you're building healthy habits. This consistency reduces stress and allows your family to focus on what matters, turning what seem like small, simple changes into significant steps toward success. A well-structured routine is the key to a smoother, more productive home life.
Here is a simple 6 point plan to try with the family
- Going to school unprepared can be a major worry for children – help them by checking school bags the night before, packing P.E. bags and keeping an eye on their homework.
- Tired children aren’t punctual and find it hard to learn, so ensure your child has a sensible bed time.
- Help them get into a regular routine and set an alarm at the same time every morning.
- Make time for breakfast or send them to breakfast club there will be no stop off at the shops where they can get side tracked on the way to school.
- Children can become unsettled if they have to go into school late and without their friends.
- Have a memory board at home for special trips activities to help remind you and help them remember to prepare for it.
Try to be strict on absences and show your child that attending school is a priority to you and key to their success.
For further information, please refer to the information below, including the Attendance Strategy:
