Attendance

We need every child to be an Attendance Hero because ATTENDANCE MATTERS!

We understand that children cannot help being poorly and sometimes they will have an illness that will mean that they need to take time off school and perhaps even visit the doctor but as parents, we are asking you to stop and think before allowing your child to stay off school. The NHS offers some great advice to help you decide whether your child is well enough for school.

https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/is-my-child-too-ill-for-school/

Sometimes, our children have colds or other mild illnesses, they may not feel like their normal self but they are probably well enough to come to school. Children have to learn that for adult life, they need resilience in order to cope. 

 Before letting your child stay at home, ask:

• Are they well enough to come to school?

• Is your child's attendance already cause for concern?

• Would they feel better if they had some paracetamol? If so, they if you are unable to come to school to administer an additional dose during the school day, please ask the office for the appropriate forms.

• Are they not wanting to come to school because they are worried about something, either at home or at school?