Attendance

At Bayards Hill we seek to ensure that all pupils receive a full-time education which maximizes opportunities for every student to reach his/her full potential. All staff will work with pupils and their families to ensure each pupil attends school regularly and punctually. We believe that the most important factor in promoting good attendance is the development of positive attitudes towards school and learning.

School Attendance Policy (under review)

School Procedures

• Any child who is absent from school at the morning or afternoon registration period must have their attendance recorded as being authorised, unauthorised or as an approved educational activity.
• Doors open to pupils at 8.45am and learning starts at 8.50am. The teachers will keep the registers open for 10 minutes.
• Any pupil arriving after this time will be marked as late.
• Parents/Carers must inform the school if their child is going to be absent on or before the first day of absence.
• When making medical/dental appointments, every effort must be made to ensure appointments are outside school hours but we acknowledge that this is not always possible.  Medical/Dental appointments must be accompanied by an appointment card or other written confirmation.

Absence from School

First Day Absence

Parents/Carers must inform the school if their child is going to be absent by 9.30am.  In cases where the school has not been informed, the school office will contact you via telephone, text or email.  If the school is unable to reach parents/carers, arrangements will be made to make a home visit.

Frequent Absence

It is the responsibility of the Head Teacher in charge of attendance to be aware of, and bring attention to, any emerging attendance concerns.

In cases where a pupil begins to develop a pattern of absences, the school will try to resolve any concerns with parents/carers.

Where incidents of poor attendance and/or lateness are identified through monitoring, parents/carers will be notified in writing that this is a cause for concern.  if this continues, the school will invite parents/carers in to discuss causes and ways to move forward.

Attendance Recognition