SCHOOL POLICY MANUAL-2024-2025

ATTENDANCE AND PUNCTUALITY POLICY PURPOSE:

Atendance of students at all ages is incredibly important and is directly correlated to student success. It is very important because students have made a commitment to work towards achieving academic success by enrolling in their programme of studies. To achieve success in their studies it is important that they par�cipate in, and engage fully with, all their sch eduled ac�vi�es. RATIONALE Improving and maintaining school atendance requires a commited partnership between parents, teachers and support staff, working construc�vely and suppor�vely with the students. The school adopts appropriate systems, to monitor atendance and to employ strategies that encourage good atendance. These systems are in accordance with school vision and mission. • 90% atendance = ½ day missed every week • 1 school year at 90% atendance = 4 whole weeks of lessons missed. • 90% atendance over 5 years of secondary school = ½ a school year missed. • It is suggested that 17 missed school days a year = a one GCSE grade drop in achievement. • It is suggested that if a school can improve their atendance by 1%, they will see a 5 6% Improvement in the whole school atainment. . RESPONSIBILITIES: (Punctuality) OF THE PARENTS: To ensure that their children arrive at school punctually (7:10 a.m) every school day. Parents must collect their children from school promptly at 2:30 p.m every day. OF THE SCHOOL: The School takes ac�ve steps to ensure the punctuality of students Lateness is monitored and inves�gated. Students are expected to be punctual and arrive on �me not later than 7.10 am. Late comers (a�er 7:20am) must collect their late token from the recep�on, and hand it to their Head of Sec�on before entering class. Habitual latecomers are liable to face disciplinary ac�on. LEAVE  No leave of absence, except for illness and in emergencies, will be granted without prior approval. Such leave must be applied for in wri�ng and in advance.  A pupil, who has been absent and has returned without a leave note, must seek permission from the Head of Key Stage/ Head of Department to enter the class.  Any work missed by a student during his/her absence, must be made up by his/her own initiative.

 All non-approved student absenc e must be explained by a writen note/email from the parent

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