This is a successful college and every child plays their part in making it so. We aim for an environment which enables and encourages all students to achieve their potential and aspire to excellence.
For our students to gain the greatest benefit from their education it is vital that they attend regularly and every child should be at college, on time, every day the college is open unless they have an unavoidable reason to be absent. Any absence affects the pattern of a child’s schooling and regular absence will seriously affect their learning.
Absence or late arrival also disrupts teaching routines and so may affect the learning of others in the same class.
Government research shows a direct link between attendance and attainment and good attenders also make better progress socially, learn to work with others, and are better prepared for the transition to higher education, training and employment.
It is very important therefore that you make sure that your child attends regularly and this policy sets out how together we will achieve this.
Our attendance targets this year is 97%, but all students should strive to achieve 100% attendance if they can.
Parental Support
As part of our support to parents in ensuring all students attend as well as they can, we have a number of pieces of guidance.
Attendance Procedures for unauthorised absences
Guidance on if your child is unwell
