Attendance
Inspire Learning Partnership recognises that pupils will only benefit fully from their education if they attend school regularly and on time. Regular attendance is critical if our pupils are to be successful and benefit from the educational, pastoral and social opportunities available to them. Attendance will be maximised through an effective partnership between pupils, their parents/carers and the school.
Inspire Learning Partnership will ensure that this partnership and associated actions are undertaken rigorously; monitoring and evaluating action and impact, through regular analysis of data, stakeholder voice and review of practice.
Children with great attendance will:
- Have a significantly greater chance of accessing their academic potential
- Be more likely to meet the national standards expected in Primary School which is the best preparation for Secondary School and a direct trajectory to accessing college, university and other onward destinations
- Increase their chances of accessing an occupation of their choice and a job that allows greater financial security and freedom
- Be able to access intervention opportunities if they do require additional support
- Be motivated by continuous successful days at school
- Build strong, positive relationships with their peers, nurturing lifelong friendships
- Maximize opportunities to participate in extra-curricular opportunities
- Develop a deep and meaningful relationship with education and lifelong learning
Attendance is important for learning
Whenever a child misses' school, this has a negative impact on your child’s attendance figure and their learning. Learning is carefully planned and sequenced across all our settings, meaning that absence can result in children developing gaps in their knowledge. Research shows that good attendance helps children to achieve good outcomes, helps them to fulfil their potential, develops good habits and gives them better life chances. There are many pupils in our school who achieve 100% attendance and all parents and children should aim for the 100% mark too.
Attendance is important for Safeguarding
Safeguarding the interests of each child is everyone’s responsibility and failing to attend school on a regular basis will be considered as a safeguarding matter. Research shows that there is a strong link between low attendance and Child Sexual Exploitation (CSE) and Child Criminal Exploitation (CCE). We aim for all children to be in school with 100% attendance – a realistic benchmark is for every child to achieve over 96% attendance. This level of attendance will ensure that every child has the best chance to maximise their potential. We will always strive to work together, as a whole school community, to ensure that regular, punctual attendance is given a high priority by all staff, Academy Councillors and parents, as well as by the children themselves.
Attendance Policy Trust Template
The Trust continues to follow DfE guidance.
Working together to improve school attendance {Applies from 19 August 2024}
For more information, please contact your child's school.