Attendance
Being in school every day helps children achieve, build confidence and feel like they belong!
Good learning requires good attendance!
Every lesson is important for your child's education.
Every school day, children are taught phonics, reading, writing and mathematics. What is taught builds upon the previous day's lessons, so missing even a single lesson can affect the learning for the remainder of that week.
Be Here Every Day – It Matters!
💛 Friendships
✅ Children build strong, lasting friendships when they attend regularly
✅ Daily interaction helps them feel connected and included
✅ Missing school can make children feel left out of friendships
🗣️ Social Skills
✅ School is where children learn to share, take turns and work as a team
✅ Regular attendance builds confidence in talking and listening
✅ Everyday experiences help children manage emotions and solve problems
🤝 Belonging
✅ Being in school every day helps children feel safe, valued and supported
✅ Children who attend regularly feel part of the school community
✅ A strong sense of belonging leads to happier, more confident learners
⭐ Every Day Counts
We want every child to feel: 💬 “I belong here”
👫 “I have friends here”
🌟 “I am part of something special”
📅 Make Attendance a Priority
Missing school means missing:
- Friendships
- Confidence
- Opportunities to belong
✅ Together, we can make every day count!
Parental Guidance
Illness and staying healthy
Not sure if your child is well enough?
If your child has mild symptoms such as:
- ✔️ A runny nose
- ✔️ A slight cough
- ✔️ A mild headache
…and no high temperature, they can usually still attend school if they are otherwise well.
If your child is feeling anxious or is worried, please speak to a member of staff.
Speak to a member of staff at the school gate — we will keep an eye on your child throughout the day.
📞 You can also call later in the morning or send a message on Arbor to check how they are.
Need more advice?
Check NHS guidance via the link below; a summary poster is also included as an attachment at the bottom of the page.
👉 Is my child too ill for school?
Medication and support
If your child needs prescribed medication during the school day:
➡️ We can help
➡️ Please speak to Mrs Blackshaw in the school office
Keeping school informed
Please let us know:
- On the Arbor app, or
- By leaving a message on the school answerphone (from a parent mobile number)
If your child is too unwell
Please inform the school as soon as possible via:
- Arbor app, or
- Answerphone (from a parent/carer number)
Appointments
- Try to make appointments outside school hours where possible
- Inform the school in advance on Arbor
- Bring your child to school before and/or after appointments so they don't miss too much time from school
Running late?
Let the school know as soon as possible:
- Via Arbor app, or
- By leaving a message
➡️ Please still bring your child in — every minute of learning counts!
⭐ Every Day Matters
Being in school supports:
- Friendships
- Confidence
- A sense of belonging