Late/Absence Procedures

 

Late Arrivals / Collection 

 

It is important that children are on time as it helps them to start the day in a calm manner; often the teachers will have an activity planned for completion during registration.  If you do however arrive late and the pedestrian gate is locked then please come to the main entrance where you will be asked to sign in your child.

 

Please try and collect your child on time – being late can really worry children.  However if you are running late please let us know as soon as you can so that we can make appropriate plans.  If we have not heard from you your child will be brought in from the playground and will wait outside the office.  A member of staff will then contact you to find out what has happened and agree a course of action.

 

Absences 

 

If your child is absent from school for any reason please phone school before 8:45am and leave a message on the Absence Line 01367 860318 opt 1 (this does not need to be followed up with a letter).  Absences are recorded in our registers with the appropriate reason code, i.e. illness, medical appointment etc. Please try and make routine dental and doctors appointments outside school hours wherever possible.

 

Where no reason is given the absence is recorded as "unauthorised" and may be investigated by the Educational Welfare Officer. Please remember that absences should be authorised.  If a child is frequently late or absent without explanation we will contact parents and try to offer help. 

 

Please see Absence Policy for further details.