Attendance
If your child is absent please contact the school the same day with the reason for the absence.
· For absences between 1 – 3 days: a daily telephone call or an e-mail to the school: attendance@school21.org.uk from parents/carers before 8:30am stating student’s name, class, year group and reason for your child's absence (please only use your child's initials in the subject of any email).
· For absences between 4 – 5 days we will require letter or proof of medication with an explanation on or before the child’s return to school.
· For absences of 5 days and over parents must provide written medical evidence i.e a prescription or appointment letter.
We will inform you, if your child's absence or lateness causes concern and will work with you to find a way of improving your child's attendance. If you would like to discuss your child’s attendance / punctuality or have any queries, please do not hesitate to contact the attendance officer at the school via the above email address.
Punctuality
It is important that your child attends school on time, Primary (8:30am), Middle (8:30am) and Secondary (8:30am). A pupil arriving late will disrupt not only his/her learning but also that of others.
In responding to lateness, we will take into account individual circumstances in each case. It may be that late arrival stems from unavoidable circumstances, however, we will seek an early meeting with parents where lateness is an issue and circumstances will be discussed.
Good Habits
Regular attendance including punctuality helps your child become reliable and organised. Good attendance and punctuality is vital if all pupils are to take full advantage of the educational opportunities available to them.