Attendance at Victoria Road

Attendance Matters

At Victoria Road Primary School, we recognise the clear link between consistent attendance and academic achievement.  The whole school community has a responsibility for promoting excellent attendance: parents, governors and all school staff.

EVERY DAY COUNTS!

Our Aims

• To maximise the attendance of pupils.
• To provide an environment which encourages regular attendance and makes attendance and punctuality a priority for those associated with the school.
• Monitor and support children whose attendance is a cause for concern and work in partnership with parents and carers to resolve any difficulties.
• Analyse attendance data regularly for future policy and practise.
• Work closely and make full use of the support from the wider community this includes the Education Welfare Service and multi-agency teams.

What can we do?

Creating a whole school ethos

Each week, the newsletter includes each class attendance scores. This is also announced in Fridays celebration assembly using the Attendance Thermometer on display in the hall.

Each half term we have a raffle for 100% attendance. Children added into a prize draw and the winner is drawn in assembly. Also, an award for the most improved lates/attendance to encourage children to value attendance and punctuality.

What can you do?

Parents can support regular school attendance by:

Making sure their child leaves for school early enough to arrive at school on time

Supporting and encouraging their child by attending parent’s evenings and other events

Contacting the school to discuss any concerns regarding their child’s  attendance with Miss Illidge

Working in partnership with the school to resolve any issues that are impacting on their child’s attendance

Making any medical appointments outside of school hours whenever possible

Not taking children out of school for holidays in term time or for other unnecessary reasons