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Why is it important?
Why is it important?
There is a proven link between attendance and attainment at school. The significance of school attendance must not and cannot be underestimated.
Promoting positive behaviour and excellent attendance is the responsibility of the whole school and wider community. All children should be at school, on time, every day the school is open unless the reason for absence is unavoidable such as illness. Schools have a legal duty to publish attendance figures and to promote attendance. Equally, parents have a legal duty and responsibility to ensure that their children attend school on a regular basis. If your child is absent, the school must be notified as quickly as possible.
If your child is unwell, it is essential to let us know on the first day of illness by calling 01633 832834 before 9am. In the case of infectious diseases, children should remain at home for the given time as advised by your GP or the school. Absence without an acceptable reason will be regarded as unauthorised. Medical appointments should be made out of school hours or during school breaks. If this is unavoidable, the appointment must be reported to the school prior to the appointment day.
Holidays will not be authorised during term time.
not in school?
not in school?
Scan the QR code to set up the School Gateway app to communicate with us and receive regular updates and messages.
Reporting Absence: If your child is not in school, please report the absence to the school office (01633 832824) or use the School Gateway app to send us a message.
Illnesses: Sometimes children become unwell, however this does not always mean they need to be absent from school. Please refer to the NHS guidelines to support you in deciding whether your child needs to be absent from school. Click here
Holidays: Parents should only book holidays during the 13 weeks of school holidays. An absence form needs to be completed should a holiday be taken during term time. Please make an appointment at the school office to complete any absence during school term requests.
In line with Newport City Council Policy, all holidays are an unauthorised absence.
Parents/carers of children who have 5 days/10 sessions of unauthorised absence will be issued with a Fixed Penalty Notice. Click here for the guidance on Fixed Penalty Notices.
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