Athersley North Primary School

Attendance

Attendance At Athersley North Primary School

🌟 Attendance at Athersley North Primary School

At Athersley North Primary School, we are proud to provide a full, rich and inclusive education for every child. We are committed to equal opportunities and believe that every pupil deserves the chance to thrive, succeed and feel valued.

We work hard to create a welcoming environment where all children feel safe, supported and ready to learn.

📚 Every Day Counts

For children to reach their full potential, excellent attendance is essential. Being in school every day gives pupils the best possible chance to achieve, build friendships, develop confidence and enjoy all aspects of school life.

We aim for 100% attendance for every child and actively promote the importance of coming to school regularly and on time. Through positive communication and strong partnerships with parents and carers, we reinforce the message that every day counts.

âš– Working Within the Law

School attendance is guided by national education laws. Our Attendance Policy reflects current legislation and follows guidance from the Department for Education.

By working together — school, families and pupils — we can ensure that every child benefits from the consistency, structure and opportunities that regular attendance provides.

Together, we can make every school day matter

The Department for Education have a really useful blog for parents providing lots of information about attendance. Check it out here.
How long should you keep your child off school? Click here to find out more.

Holidays in Term Time

Term time holidays and extended leave are not permitted and will not be authorised as stated in the Education (Pupil Registration) (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2013.

Absence

If a child is absent, parents/carers should call the school on the first day, stating the reason for the absence. If no contact is made by parents/carers explaining the absence on the first day, the school will try to phone to secure an explanation. Where the school is unable to make contact by phone, a letter or text message will be sent.

Information for Parents

Lateness

All children are expected to arrive on time for the start of their school day. Any late children will present direct to their classroom door and will be coded with an ‘L’ for lateness


School Attendance Policy

The ‘Healthier Together’ website provides guidance on a huge range of health conditions including rashes, fever, coughs, asthma, sickness, earache, conjunctivitis, head injuries, limps and many more. 

There are also details about young people’s mental health and further signposting to health and care services in your local area. 

You will also find useful guidance on healthy eating, oral and dental health and child development. 

https://sybhealthiertogether.nhs.uk 

This easy-to-use website uses a traffic-light system to help you quickly assess your child’s symptoms especially when looking after a child at home or having been sent home from school.