Thorley Hill Primary School

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Attendance

Punctuality

 

Being on time is a skill for life!

We expect the children to be in on time so that they are ready to learn and make the most of each day.  Early morning work starts right from the minute the children come into school and therefore it is vital your child is in school, on time.  

 

Attendance

 

Children must attend school every day unless they are unwell.

 If your child is unwell you must contact the school office before 8:30am and report your child's absence giving the clear reason of why they are not in school.

The school will automatically text/call parents who have not rung the school by 9:30am.

Authorisation for morning or afternoon absences will be considered for reasons like illness or other unavoidable circumstances. Unauthorised absences are those which the school does not consider reasonable and for which no ‘leave’ has been given. This could include; unexplained absence or concerning attendance levels.

 

Days off school = Lost Learning

Whilst 100% attendance, in reality is not always possible, 95% is achievable and expected. We look at every child’s attendance and if there is a concern communication will occur between school staff and parents/carers either by letter or a meeting. If the attendance level fails to improve this may lead to a referral to our Education Welfare Officer for additional support.

Parents/carers with responsibility are required to ensure that children of compulsory school age receive efficient full time education. They are legally responsible for ensuring that children attend and stay at school.

Remember every time your child is not in school - they are missing out on valuable learning and experiences.

 

Please find the link to our attendance policy here and also in our policy section.

Please click here for information from Hertfordshire for understanding penalty notices - September 2024.

 

Leave of absence for holidays

 

Head Teachers are no longer able to grant requests for holidays to be taken by pupils during school time, unless in very extreme exceptional circumstances. Then it is only for the shortest amount of time needed. 

In exceptional circumstances parents can apply to the school for an Absence Request Form which must be completed and returned to the office explaining the reasons for the request – at least two weeks prior to the dates requested.

The form can be downloaded from here :

leave of absence form.pdf

 

 

Please be aware that unauthorised absence can result in a penalty notice.  Please read this information carefully. 

 

penalty notice fines for school attendance are changing information sheet 2024 1 .pdf

 

 

Emergencies

 

Parents/carers should make every effort to keep phone numbers up to date so that we can contact home in the case of absence or emergency. Should you need to collect your child in the event of an emergency please contact the office and your child will be collected from class.