Our pupils’ attendance and punctuality are good. Consistent attendance and punctuality are crucial if children are to thrive in school. Individual children are awarded certificates for outstanding attendance and an attendance cup is awarded to the class with the best attendance for each term.

If a child is ill, parents should telephone the same day to let us know.

We strongly discourage parents from taking children out of school in term time. There is no automatic entitlement and holidays during term time will not be authorised.  

All absences are classified as ‘authorised’ or ‘unauthorised’. Authorised absences are for illness or for which leave of absence (granted only in exceptional circumstances) has been obtained from the Headteacher. Unauthorised absence is classified as truancy and can have serious consequences.

The Local Authority’s Education Welfare Officer also regularly checks the registers for lateness absence and may follow up their findings with letters or home visits.

The Education Welfare Service also provides for needs such as free school lunches. Applications are dealt with in strict confidence, and if parents think they may be entitled they should speak to the school secretary.