Attendance Matters

Attendance at school is vitally important to children. 

One day off school can impact on the progress of your child in the context of a week's learning. The information below shows how attendance can affect your child's future progression.

Check out our home page for class weekly attendance figures

Above 97%: Less than 6 days absence a year - Less than 30 Hours of Learning Lost

Excellent attendance!  The pupils will almost certainly get the best levels/grades they can, leading to better prospects for the future.  Pupils will also get into a habit of attending school which will help in the future.

95%: 10 days absence a year - 50 Hours of Learning Lost

These pupils are less likely to achieve their target levels/grades and will start to find it difficult to maintain a habit of attending school regularly. Pupils who take a 2-week holiday every year can only achieve 95% attendance.

90%: 19 days absence a year - 95 Hours of Learning Lost

The Government classes pupils in this group as "Persistent Absentees", and it will be almost impossible to keep up with work and achieve their target levels/grades.  Parents of pupils in this group could also face the possibility of legal action being taken by Tameside Council, including the issuing of Penalty Notices and Fines.

Attendance at school is vitally important for your child’s education, social and emotional well-being.

Holidays should not be taken during term time and will not be authorised by the Headteacher.

Any absences must be requested via the school office. Please note an unauthorised absence may result in the absence being reported to the EWO and a fine being issued.

Top Tips for Improving Punctuality

Why is punctuality important?

It’s a GREAT START to the day, putting your child in a positive frame of mind to make the most of the day’s learning and activities. Punctuality is linked to good attendance, and as we know, good attenders have more opportunities, more support and therefore achieve more!

ALSO…

It helps your child make friends (in the playground) which leads to improved self-confidence and therefore SUCCESS

AND…

It sets your child up for their future – whether it is college, work or university, they could lose their place or lose their job if they think it is ok to be late!

Types of Lateness

1. Late before register closes - Your child is a few minutes late, but they have missed the opportunity to say hello to and play with friends. They are likely to feel unsettled and embarrassed as they start morning lessons.
2. Late after register closes - This counts as an unauthorised absence and will show on your child’s attendance record. Not only has your child missed the chance to meet with their friends before school, they are likely to have missed the start of lessons and could feel unsettled, embarrassed and much less confident than their classmates as the lesson moves on.

Our Top Tips

• Get to know your child’s school timetable – work together to make sure they have everything ready the night before e.g. books, PE or swimming kit, uniform!
• Get your child into the habit of doing their homework in the evening – instead of in the morning at the breakfast table.
• Make sure your child has a good bedtime routine so they get plenty of rest and don’t struggle to get out of bed in the morning – not a bad idea for parents either!
• Invest in a good, reliable alarm clock – make setting it part of your child’s bedtime routine.
• Try to ensure your child has a good breakfast to set them up for the day.
• Have a back up plan for getting your child to school in case something crops up – friends or family, perhaps a neighbour who are taking their children to school anyway.
• Allow lots of time for your journey.
• If you are finding it difficult to get your child to school on time, talk to a teacher and ask for help!