A high standard of attendance and punctuality is expected at our school.

• The gates in the playground are open at 8.45.  Children come into the playground from 8.45 and go directly to their lines.
• The bell is rung at 8.55 and teachers collect their class from the playground.
• The register is taken promptly at 9.00.

What happens if my child is not able to attend school because of illness/holidays?

If your child is absent from school, please telephone the school office to explain the reason for the absence. Where the school does not receive notification, the office will call home to ask why the child is not in school. If no information is provided then the absence is recorded as unauthorised. The amount of absence for each child is recorded on the annual report in the summer term.

The school has a range of services within the borough who work together to monitor and support with excellent attendance.  

No holidays will be authorised during term time. Holidays are to be taken out of school term time. All unauthorised holidays or prolonged absence will be referred to the Attendance Team and parents will be subject to a fine.

Authorisation will only ever be given for leave during term time in exceptional circumstances. Parents must apply in writing to the Head of School with their request.  If leave is authorised and parents do not return on the date given, you must understand that your child may lose their place and be taken off the school roll.