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necessary. We hold workshops for parents on specific subjects related to the National
Curriculum e.g. reading and mathematics.

ATTENDANCE & TERM TIME HOLIDAYS Coming to school every day is really important and
we know that working together makes this easier. The target for attendance is 96%. We
are grateful for the co-operation of parents/carers who are asked to adopt the following
procedures:

1. Please telephone the school or send a note giving the reasons for absence by
9.15am on the 1st day of absence. If we have not received a reason for
absence by 9.15am our Attendance Officer operates a ‘first day absence’
calling system for your child’s safety. The officer is then obliged to inform the
LA if they cannot make contact.

2. If a child is receiving treatment from a doctor or a dentist and needs time out
from school, please let the class teacher know the previous day. When
collecting your child, call at the office and your child will be brought to you in
the reception area. Your child will then be ‘signed out’ giving a reason for
leaving school during session time and ‘signed in’ when your child returns. You
should provide a letter from your GP, Hospital, dentist etc, for all
appointments

3. If a child arrives late for school, they need to come to the front office where
they will be signed into the late book.

From the 1st of September 2013 and following guidelines from the DfE (Department for
Education), the Headteacher at Red Hall Primary School may not grant any leave of
absence during term time unless there are exceptional circumstances. Any unauthorised
leave of absence could result in a referral being made to the Education Investigation
Service, where they would then advise you of the possible legal consequences of the
unauthorised absence. A Leave of Absence form should be completed and is available, on
request, from our Attendance Officer or from the School Office. An appointment with the
Headteacher may be required.

You should only keep your child off school if they are genuinely too ill to attend. Good
attendance is rewarded weekly, termly and annually. Please make every effort to ensure
that your child attends regularly.

FIRST DAY ABSENCE OFFICER is Mrs Pick. Please ring regarding sickness on
01384 813850

Late Arrivals to school are classed as an absence. Please ensure your child is in school for
8:45am

Getting your child to school is really important. Did you know?

If your child’s attendance Your child will have lost This is equivalent to missing

in the school year is… approximately…. approximately…

95% 9 days 50 lessons

90% 19 days 100 lessons

85% 29 days 150 lessons

80% 38 days 200 lessons

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