At Barnwood Park we aim to fully develop each student both academically and personally. In doing so, we also prepare our students for life after school and into the future. Attendance at school is a legal requirement and a crucial aspect in preparing for the future. As parents, we need your help and support to ensure your child reaches their full potential.
Who to contact to report absence or discuss any barriers that may impact on your child's attendance.
Contact the school on 01452 530389, option 1, to either report the absence to the attendance office or to discuss attendance further.
Does Attendance Really Matter? 1 or 2 days a week may not seem like a lot but…
What does Good School Attendance look like?
We take school absence very seriously. We identify students whose attendance drops below 96% and provide support and intervention to help improve this. It is Important for parents or carers to work together with the school when a student is regularly absent.
Progress & Achievement
A student’s attendance will directly affect their achievement in school. Evidence shows that a student’s progress and attainment is affected if their attendance falls below 90% and statistics show that if student’s miss just 17 days (34 sessions) of school, their GCSE attainment is likely to drop by an entire grade.
Expectations
Providing Reasons for Absence - May we remind you that when phoning or emailing in for a student who is off school we require an actual reason for the absence. If they attend and are too unwell to remain in school then they will be seen by the First Aider who will contact you.
Medical Appointments - If your child has an urgent appointment that cannot be taken out of school hours they are still required to be in school both before and after the appointment where possible.
Punctuality
Making sure your child is at school and ready to learn, before the school bell rings, is key to ensure they don't miss out on key learning and start their school day unsettled. We therefore encourage parents to have their child in school by 8:30am to arrive to form by 8.40am.
Students arriving after their start time will be recorded as ‘L’ code. Detentions will be issued for lateness without good reason or medical evidence to support this.
We understand that school mornings can be hectic, but...
Did you know? Being 15 minutes late each day is the same as missing two weeks of school!
See our minutes lost calculator below to find out how much school you miss each year if you are late each day:
LOST MINUTES = LOST LEARNING
If you require any support with attendance concerns please contact the Attendance Team at the earliest opportunity so that together we can support you and your child.
