School Attendance
Regular attendance and punctuality are top priorities with staff and Governors at Ray Lodge.
We realise that for our pupils to achieve a good standard of academic and social success in school they need to attend school on a regular basis. We also understand that we need to work closely with Ray Lodge families and outside support agencies in order that our policy is successful.
Something to think about...
Attendance statistics over a 1 year period:
98% absence = 4 days off school
95% absence = 10 days off school
90% absence = 4 weeks off school
85% absence = 5.5 weeks off school
80% absence = 7.5 weeks off school
Attendance statistics over a 5 year period:
85-90% absence = half a year off school
80% absence = 38 weeks off school - this is a whole year!
Attendance
Regulations on attendance require us to record any unauthorised absence. Regular attendance is essential – the Governing Body is concerned that absence is kept to the absolute minimum.
Authorised absence is defined as:-
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Sickness or unavoidable cause
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Religious observance
If your child is ill or absent from school for any reason please telephone the school on the day of each intended absence. If no explanation is forthcoming, or if school considers that the reason given is not sufficient to justify non-attendance, then the absence is unauthorised. This is noted on the child’s report and all absences are reported to the Department for Education annually. If a pupil’s attendance falls below 95% in a school term families will be notified in writing.
Absence
We strongly encourage annual holidays to be taken out of term time. Leave of absence taken during term time should only be based on exceptional circumstances.
PLEASE NOTE:–
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your child is at risk of losing his/her place if you take him/her out of school during term time
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parents who do not bring their child to school regularly are at risk of court action
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you will receive a fine of £100 if holiday leave is taken without the permission of the headteacher
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if your child is late for school persistently you will receive a fine of £120 per half term
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