Pupil Attendance
Moments Matter, Attendance Counts
At Wood Fold Primary School, we believe that good attendance is essential for pupils to make the most of their education and to develop the skills they need for life. When a child is absent, they miss valuable teaching and may find it more difficult to keep up with lessons that build on prior learning. Frequent absence can lead to gaps in understanding and may result in underachievement. We understand that there will be times when a child is unwell and cannot attend school, however all other absences should be kept to a minimum to ensure every child has the best possible chance to succeed and parents / carers are expected to do their to do their best to help us in this objective.
Doors open at 8.40 am and registration takes place at 8.55 am. Children arriving after this time will be classed as late and must go to the main office to be signed in by a parent / carer.
Absence
Please note the procedure which we ask you to follow in regards to absence:
Children who have pre-arranged medical or dental appointments must show their appointment card or letter of parent / carer authorisation to the school office staff.
On your child’s first day of sickness absence, please telephone the school office on 01257 400271 before 9.30 am.
If your child is still off school on the third day, please telephone the school office with an update as to how your child is.
Leave of absence during term-time is not permitted and authorised, unless there are extenuating or mitigating circumstances which must be approved by Mrs Gough.
Requests for any absence must be submitted in writing, at least 6 weeks in advance when possible, to Mrs Gough. Please be aware that taking unauthorised holidays may result in you receiving an Education Penalty Notice.
Punctuality and regular attendance are good habits, which will serve the children throughout their school days and later in life too!
