Our aim is to bring the best out of every pupil that attends St John’s CofE Primary School
Attendance in school is extremely important.
The following information is provided to help parents understand what attendance figures mean, why we feel children’s attendance is so important and what we continually do in order to improve the attendance.
Consequences to the school of poor overall attendance figures
As a school the effect of poor attendance is primarily seen with children not making expected progress throughout a year and not reaching their full potential.
Our day starts at 8.45am, with registration at 8.50am prompt.
The gates open at 8:40 and close at 8:50 after which time pupils will receive a Late mark.
Collective Worship is daily at 8:55am.
Break is between 10.40am and 10.55am.
Lunch is between 12.30pm and 1.30pm, with Reception and Year 6 sharing lunch together at 12.20pm to 1.20pm.
Reception and Key Stage One end the day at 3.15pm.
Key Stage Two finish at 3.20pm.
Attendance is based on a child being at school in time for the morning register as well as the afternoon register so being marked present for 2 sessions a day.
Both these sessions count towards their overall attendance figure which is simply a percentage of how many sessions your child has been present throughout the current academic year.
The only reasons a child will be marked as present when they are not in school are if they are being educated at a different location, or at a school event such as residential or sporting.
There are a variety of different reasons that a child may be absent from school and the school will assign an appropriate code on the register to make staff aware of the reason.
Absence from school can be authorised for the following reasons:
Medical appointments
Illness where the school has been notified by phone or in writing
Religious observance
NOTE: An authorised absence is still recorded as the child not being in school and will have a negative effect on their attendance figure.
Absence from school will be unauthorised in all other circumstances unless deemed to be ‘exceptional’ by the Headteacher. This does not apply to term-time holidays, which will always be unauthorised.
Please see the information below, from the Local Authority, regarding unauthorised term time leave.
Any parent who takes a child out of school for term time leave of more than 6 consecutive sessions over a 4 week period, not authorised by the school (under exceptional circumstances rule), may receive a Penalty Notice. Such cases will have to be supported by evidence of previous unauthorised term time leave (more than 6 consecutive sessions over a 4 week period) taken in the last 3 years and evidence of parents being warned about a potential Penalty Notice.
Children’s learning in school is based on a build up of skills and knowledge.
This build up is continually planned by teachers on a day to day basis. Children that miss one session could miss out on a potentially important session and although every effort is made to catch children up when they return, this is usually not as effective and takes time away from the rest of the class.
If children miss out on a number of sessions this can significantly affect their overall progress.
Children that are away from school on a regular basis can miss out on opportunities to build strong friendships and can sometimes find it harder to build strong friendships within school
"It's part of the local community."
"Any issues get resolved quickly and a friendly setting to be in. Parents get opportunities to be a part of children's learning time to time."
"Communication, understanding and curriculum. You have some dedicated and caring teachers."
"The best thing about the school is how happy my little girl is. She loves school and has always built good relationships with her teaching staff."
"I feel it's a safe environment for my children."
"School Values and work ethics are the best thing about the school."
"She loves her teachers, she is constantly praised and supported. She looks forward to attending school each day and is always excited (feels very grown up) when she gets homework and reading books to bring home."
"The teacher is very co-operative and respectful. School gives confidence to children."
"The best thing my child finds about school is the fact that the staff try their best to make sure the children are safe. They also make sure the students enjoy their time at school making it fun and entertaining. It also helps students develop their education and go beyond their abilities."
"The best thing my child thinks in this school is the fact that teachers care about everyone's learning and support them if they are stuck or confused. Another reason is that students and kept safe in every area of school and looked after really well."
"The care and support they give the children is wonderful."
"I'd just like to say with all the years we've been coming to the school with both our children I've never enjoyed the enthusiasm, excitement and pure happiness of the children in an assembly it was just wonderful to see and be a part of thank you. You're doing an amazing job at the school"
"The school seems to make good all round effort and fosters community links."
"The Headteacher makes her presences known and knows the names of individual pupils."
"It's part of the local community."
"Any issues get resolved quickly and a friendly setting to be in. Parents get opportunities to be a part of children's learning time to time."
Stanground St John’s CofE Primary School
Tel: 01733 703257
Fax: 01733 703225
Email: office@stanground-st-johns.peterborough.sch.uk
Primary Office Contact Person:
Mrs Georgina Beaney - Office Administrator
School Address:
Chapel Street
Stanground
Peterborough PE2 8JG
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