We believe that regular attendance is essential for your child's academic progress, social development and future success. Every day at school matters, and we are committed to working with families to ensure that all children attend school regularly and punctually. 

Our approach to Attendance 

• We expect high attendance from all pupils. Our attendance target for all pupils is 96% or above. 
• We recognise that good attendance is a shared responsibility between school, parents and pupils 
• We make school a place children want to attend by creating a welcoming and engaging environment where children feel safe and valued, and learning is interesting and appropriately challenged. 

This policy is based on: 

• Working Together to Improve School Attendance (DfE, 2024), which is statutory guidance for schools. 
• Section 7 of the Education Act 1996, which places a duty on parents to ensure their children receive an education
• The Education (Pupil Registration) (England) Regulations 2006, which sets out schools' responsibilities for keeping an attendance register 
•  Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSiE) 2025, which recognises that absence can be a safeguarding concern. 

This policy is reviewed annually by our governing body to ensure it remains effective and compliant with current legislation.