When attendance drops below 95% working closely with our families is vital for us to understand the context and reasons for absences
The steps of intervention that have been outlined below are implemented when a child has repeat absences. If you are at all concerned about your child’s attendance, please do make an appointment with Mrs Knight
Step 1 Attendance drops below 95%: Mrs Knight may give the family a call to chat about the reasons for the attendance percentage. In this phone call, Mrs Knight will offer support and advice, reminding families of why attendance in school is so important
Step 2 Attendance continues to drop below 93%: When a child’s attendance has dipped below 93%, parents and carers will be sent an Absence letter, including a breakdown of their child’s attendance record.
Step 3 Attendance continues to drop below 90%: If attendance of a child continues to drop below 90%, parents / carers will be contacted and invited to a meeting with Mrs Knight to discuss absences. Absence periods will be fully discussed with support plans offered to those families who are struggling to get children in school on a daily basis. This action plan aims to give parents and carers smaller more manageable targets to help support children with their attendance in school, to offer further support in an individualised Attendance Contract.