Attendance
It is the parent’s responsibility to inform the Academy of
the reason for a child's absence as soon as possible.
We ask parents to inform us on the first day of absence so that we are
immediately alerted to possible problems.
The Academy’s expectations about the reporting of absence are:
If a child is not coming into Academy, Parents should call the: Absence Line
and/or speak to the Attendance Manager on the first morning they are absent
or if they have an urgent Doctor or Dentist appointment at the beginning of
the school day.
A parent may inform the Academy of an absence by note or by personal
contact. If a telephone message is received to inform of an absence, the
student is also expected to bring in a note on return to the Academy. Where
a child is ill, the Academy should be notified of the nature of the illness
and the expected date of return to the Academy.
Academy Strategies for continued improvement in Attendance & Punctuality
- In order to improve levels of attendance and punctuality the Academy employs the following strategies:
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Ensuring that all telephone communications from parent’s about non-attendance are recorded
- In addressing non-attendance we aim to contact home through ‘first day absence’ for all students
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Making contact with the child’s home on the second day of an absence if no information has been received from the parents; if no satisfactory explanation is forthcoming, the Academy will inform the Attendance Improvement Officer, who will investigate and take appropriate action.
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Analyzing attendance data to assess patterns of absence and lateness. Once patterns have been established contact will be made with parent’s to discuss concerns and support strategies
- When prolonged absence is recorded, without notification of reason, the AIO (Attendance Improvement Officer) will be notified.
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Issuing of a Fixed Penalty Notice (subject to regulations) as recommended by the AIO.
- Using clear supportive strategies to address levels of attendance below 90%
- Being fully aware of, and supporting, our ‘persistent absentees’ (below 85% attendance)