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Our attendance target for the year 2012-2013 is 95.00%.
Students are rewarded for achieving 100% punctuality and attendance by being entered into the ‘In It 2 Win It Draw’ which takes place every half term.
The following table may be of interest to you:
% of Attendance |
Number of days missed in a school year |
Impact |
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100% |
0 days missed |
Your child will have gained the greatest benefit from their time at school. |
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95% |
9½ days – nearly 2 weeks |
Your child is likely to achieve the best grades they can |
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90% |
19 days – nearly 4 weeks |
Your child is less likely to achieve their full potential |
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85% |
28½ days – 5 weeks 3½ days |
It will be difficult for your child to achieve their best; they may struggle to catch up with school work. A referral may be made to the EWO (Education Welfare Officer) |
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80% |
38 days – 7 weeks 3 days |
Intervention by the EWO (Local Authority) |
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75% |
47½ - 9 weeks 2½ days |
Serious cause for concern. Possible court proceedings by Local Authority |
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70% |
57 days – 11 weeks 2 days |
Serious cause for concern. Possible multi agency intervention and court action by Local Authority |
Students who enjoy regular attendance get into a routine and this is very beneficial to their learning. Unfortunately there are a small number of students whose attendance is 85% or below or they are consistently late. Our Education Welfare Officer will be involved directly with those students. Parents may be called to an Attendance Hearing Panel, receive a Fix Penalty Notice, or have to attend Court to explain to the authorities the reasons for non attendance/poor punctuality.
Contact the Attendance Officer on 0208 875-2634 to report your child’s absence.
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Parents/Carers