Stoborough Attendance

Why Attendance Matters:

• Long-Term Impact: Attendance habits established early in a child’s school life often continue throughout their education. Regular absences make it harder for students to catch up, as learning is cumulative.
• Daily Punctuality: Arriving late even by 5 minutes each day adds up to over 3 days of missed learning in a year. Ten minutes late daily equals about 31 hours, or over 6 full days, of lost learning.
• Being around teachers and friends:  being in school is the best way for children to learn and reach their potential. Time in school also keeps children safe and provides access to extracurricular opportunities and pastoral care.  
• Government Commitment: The Government is committed to tackling the issues that might cause some children to miss school unnecessarily.  

Supporting Your Child:

• Reluctance to Attend: If your child is hesitant about going to school, please contact their teacher or a school staff member for advice and support. We aim to provide a positive school experience that supports both academic and emotional growth.
• Attendance Goals: Aim for 100% attendance to maximise learning opportunities improve your child's chances of success.

Impact of Unauthorised Absences:

• Holidays During Term: Taking holidays during school term can significantly affect your child’s development and learning. Poor attendance records can impact educational progress and may lead to penalty notices for parents.

Commitment to Education:

• School Year Duration: With approximately 190 school days per year, consistent attendance is crucial for academic success and the development of essential social and communication skills.

Ensuring your child attends school regularly and on time supports their learning journey and overall growth.

How to Support Your Child’s School Attendance

Developing a strong habit of regular school attendance from an early age is crucial for your child’s future learning. Here’s how you can help:

• Talk Positively About School: Encourage a positive attitude towards school to make your child excited about going each day.
• Establish Routines: Set regular times for breakfast and bedtime to ensure your child is well-rested and ready for the school day. Consider using our free Breakfast Club, which opens at 8:10am.
• Prepare the Night Before: Help your child get their school uniform and bag ready the night before to streamline their morning routine.
• Engage Daily: Spend time each day reading together and discussing your child’s day to reinforce their learning and make them feel supported.

By fostering these habits, you support your child’s consistent attendance and overall success in school.

How to Report an Absence

If your child is unable to attend school due to illness or another reason, please follow these steps:

1. Call the School Office: Notify us between 8:15am and 8:50 am on the following number:

01929 552971

2. For Extended Absences: If your child’s absence lasts more than one day, call the school office each day to report the continued absence.
3. Attendance Concerns: If a pattern of non-attendance is identified or attendance falls below the school target, home visits may be conducted, even if a reason for absence has been provided.
4. If You Can’t Reach Us by Phone: Email us at stoborough.office@coastalpartnership.co.uk.

Thank you for your cooperation in keeping us informed about your child’s attendance.

When to Send Your Child to School

Not all illnesses necessitate keeping your child home from school. If you're unsure whether your child should attend, please contact the school to discuss their symptoms. We will provide guidance based on the information you share, in line with School Exclusions and Health Protection guidelines.

Support for Medical Needs:

• Medication and Care: We have trained staff who can administer medication and support your child’s medical needs while at school.
• Forms and Assessments: If your child needs medication, ongoing medical care, or a risk assessment due to illness or injury, please contact the main office to complete the necessary forms.

Stoborough Primary is committed to supporting every child and working with families to overcome any barriers to ensure a positive school experience.

When should I keep my child off from school?

 

Our approach to monitoring attendance

All children should aim for 100% attendance and a minimum of 96% attendance is expected. If attendance falls below this, it can have a significant impact on the number of lessons missed, which then impacts progress and achievement.

The table below shows our approach to dealing with attendance that falls below the expected level.

 

Stage	Reason for Monitoring	School Actions	Staff
0	None	None	Universal
1 > 95%	Fallen below 95% -Repeated illness with no evidence provided Late Marks Unauthorised Absences – Unexplained absences -Patterns of non-attendance	Letter 1 issued Parent conversation with class teacher Added to SLT attendance monitoring log	Class teacher SLT
2 -90-94.9%	All of the above and: No improvement with attendance Lack of Parental Engagement	Letter 2 issued Parent attendance chat with SLT Continued monitoring in SLT/TAF meetings	SLT
3- <90%	All of the above and/or: Non-attendance is chronic Significant concerns despite monitoring through previous tiers	Letter 3 Letter: Parent attendance meeting with the Head Teacher Attendance plan completed Statutory Referral Discussion Continued monitoring in SLT/ TAF meetings	Headteacher