Attendance

Parents have a responsibility to ensure that their children receive full time education. Regular attendance is essential if children are to progress with their learning.

Absence

We would expect parents/carers to inform the school by 9.30am by phone, email, or in person, if your child is unwell and unable to attend school. If we have no reason for the absence by 9.30am the absence will be recorded as unauthorised. We would also expect to be notified if your child has a medical appointment.

Term Time Holidays

From June 2013, schools no longer have any authority to authorise absence for a family holiday during term time. Any such absence is unauthorised. We would appreciate advanced notification of any absence wherever possible so we can account for your child’s absence without needing to call or text you.

Punctuality

Punctuality is an important social convention and late arrivals disrupt the routines of the school. We would therefore request that parents make every effort to ensure their children are in school for 8:55 am.

“I like my maths lessons and getting better with my handwriting.”

Max (Year 1, class 1)

“I look forward to the creative work we do.”

Aemilia (Year 5, Class 3)

“My favourite thing is the cheerleading club where people lift us in the air.”

Alice (Year 1, Class 1)

“The thing I like most about school is the staff and my friends because they encourage me to do my best.”

Dominic (Year 5, Class 3)

“I like the awesome school trips we go on, like our trip to the chocolate factory.”

Rosie (Year 3, Class 2)

“We have really enjoyed pretending we are policemen.”

Zac and Harry (Year 1, Class 1)

“I enjoyed the paramedic coming in to school.”

Jacob (EYFS, Class 1)

“The teachers treat us fairly.”

Ryan (Year 6, Class 3)

“I like my lessons because they are always fun and interesting.”

Sean (Year 5, Class 3)

“I like this school because everyone is nice to each other even though we are all different.”

Harvey (Year 5, Class 3)

“I like the way we do our homework, giving us options makes it really fun and I learn a lot.”

Poppy (Year 6, Class 3)

“The staff are really nice and make learning exciting.”

Izzy (Year 6, Class3)

“I like the dojo points as we are rewarded with a book for every 100 dojo points we get.”

Oliver (Year 4, Class 2)

“The teachers take care of us and challenge us so we can get better.”

Tamsin (Year 4, Class2)

“I really like the fact I feel safe and can make friends easily here.”

Maddie (Year 6, Class 3)

“I like being in class two because all the lessons are interesting, really fun and challenging too.”

Else (Year 4, Class 2)

“What I like about my school is that it is safe, secure, I learn lots and when I achieve something I get rewarded.”

Amelia (Year 6, Class 3)

“Staff look after us and keep us safe.”

Owen (Year 6, Class 3)