Achieve Amazing Attendance! 

• Running late? Get here as soon as you can; better late than never, and if possible, let us know by phone.
• Make doctor and dentist appointments during the school holidays or after school.  If you can only make an appointment during the school day, make it for the afternoon and bring your child into school first to get the correct mark on the register.  If possible, your child should return to school after their appointment.
• Teach your child good hygiene; regular handwashing and using a tissue will help prevent them from picking up or passing on bugs that lead to absence due to illness. 
• Avoid taking your child out of school during term time, and remember that your child is not automatically entitled to any leave. Please come and speak to Mrs Briggs, Mrs Blakemore, or Mrs Crothers as soon as possible. You will then be asked to complete a request-for-leave-from-school form. All requests will be assessed on their own individual merit. A holiday can no longer be considered an exceptional circumstance and will not be authorised. Penalty Notice Fines will be requested in all cases.
   

Perfect Punctuality Pointers 

• Remember school opens at 8:30 AM and all children should be IN CLASS before 8:45 AM. Being in school but not in class doesn't count.
• Be on time for quarter to nine! 
• Get your child their own alarm clock.
• Get everything ready the night before – uniform, packed lunch, PE kit ... Don't forget the breakfast things.
• Come in earlier and join us for breakfast and/or games in our club, open 7:50–8:25 AM every weekday in the dining room. You will need to book a space in advance by speaking to the school office. Places are £3 per child, per day.
• We also have bagels, toast and cereal available until 8:45 AM from Henson St and at the Phillimore Park entrance on arrival at school 
• Set that alarm clock five minutes fast.
• Don't allow TV or computer games before everyone is ready – if at all.

Too Sick For School? 

• Children get colds and headaches often but don't always need to miss a full day of school.  Try getting them to eat something, drink plenty of water, or, if necessary, give a suitable medication according to the packet or pharmacy instructions.
• If they feel better later, bring them to school even if they missed the morning; just give us a quick call to let us know when to expect you.
• Use us. It is better to send your child to school in all circumstances. If we feel they are too unwell to stay, we will send them home. You cannot be referred for poor attendance if the school decides your child should remain at home.
• Remember, flu is a serious illness and very different to a cold. If your child has the flu, you will be asked to provide medical evidence.
• You may be asked to provide medical evidence for other absences. We know that it is not easy to get a note from the GP. Evidence can be in the form of: an appointment card, attendance note, prescription or prescribed medication (Labelled and dated).
• If your child is likely to be absent due to a long-term illness, please come and speak to us so that we can put a plan of support in place.
• If your child breaks a bone, they should be able to attend school very soon after a cast or splint is applied. If not, please provide an explanation, with evidence, including how long they will likely be absent. Remember, you can make alternative arrangements to keep your child safe at school while they heal. If they can't write, they can still listen and learn in other ways.