Procedures for Lateness

The school gate opens at 8.40am and the doors open at 8.45am. Children should be in class for registration by 8.50am.  

Any child arriving after 8.55am for any reason other than medical will be marked late. 

At 8.55am the school gate closes. Any child arriving after 8.55am needs to come to the school office to ensure they have their mark.  

Reporting an Absence

Parents and carers must telephone the school before 10:00am to report their child’s absence. The school must be notified on each day of absence unless an agreed period of authorised absence has already been arranged. This ensures we can accurately record attendance and safeguard all pupils

Wellbeing Check

If we haven’t heard from you by 10:00am, we will give you a call to check in and find out the reason for your child’s absence. If we can’t reach you, we will then try the other priority contacts you have provided. It’s really important that we are able to make contact, and if we are still unable to speak with anyone, a member of our safeguarding team may carry out a home visit to make sure you and your child are safe and well. 

Leaving School During the School Day

Appointment cards/letters must be shown to office staff in order for absence for medical appointments to be authorised.  For all other absences, please complete the A1 Absence Request Form and return to school office in advance of any absence. Parents/carers must let the school know as far in advance as possible of any times that children need to be collected at times other than the official school time. Parents must sign out children who have to leave during the school day. School administrative staff will witness this.