ALL LINKED TO GOOD SCHOOL ATTENDANCE4 March 2026 (by admin) |
Knowing the term dates...it's IMPORTANT. It links to making sure your child is in school - very good to excellent school attendance makes a DIFFERENCE to your child's current and opportunities
And we are already off for this half term...
Term ends: Friday 27 March 2026 - 1:30 finish
Summer Term 2026
Term starts: Monday 13 April 2026
Half-term: Monday 25 May 2026 to Friday 29 May 2026
Term ends: Monday 20 July 2026 - 1:30 finish
PLEASE REMEMBER THAT THE AUTHORITY & EDUCATION LEGAL TEAM ARE ACTIVELY INVOLVED IN SCHOOL ATTENDANCE MATTERS.
We are currently getting lots of requests from parents for extended leave during term time. Please be aware that periods of extended leave will not be authorised during term time - if you take your child out of school for extended leave then you will be fined and your child will be in danger of losing their place in school.
It is vital that your child is in school every day and on time - a reminder that the school gates close at 8:45 each day. As the attached table shows, even a small amount of time missed can have a huge impact on your child's development and could lead to them falling significantly behind their peers.
We are currently updating our attendance policy, key points include:
- The introduction of a 'golden time' activity afternoon for the class with the best weekly attendance
- Termly prize draw for each key stage for all children with over 96% attendance for that term. Prizes will be £50 vouchers for a family activity such as bowling or the cinema
- Mr. Foley and Mr. Stephenson will be inviting parents of children with concerning attendance into school to discuss ways to improve attendance and support we can offer. All about working in partnership.
We have a FAMILY SUPPORT & SCHOOL NURSE available in school. If you need to talk to one of them, contact the main school office.