Welcome to Our School Attendance Page
At Ogbourne CE Primary, we believe that every student deserves the opportunity to succeed and thrive in their educational journey. Consistent attendance is a vital part of this success. When students attend school regularly, they gain the full benefits of our engaging curriculum, build lasting relationships with peers, and develop the essential skills they need for future success.
The Importance of Regular Attendance
Regular school attendance is crucial for several reasons:
- Academic Achievement: Students who attend school regularly are more likely to perform well academically and stay on track with their studies.
- Social Skills: Being present in school helps students build strong social skills and friendships.
- Routine and Structure: Regular attendance fosters a sense of routine and structure, which is important for students’ overall well-being and development.
Our Commitment to Improving Attendance
In line with the Department for Education’s new guidance on “Working Together to Improve School Attendance,” we are dedicated to creating a supportive environment that encourages and rewards regular attendance. Here’s how we are working together to achieve this:
- Partnership with Parents and Carers: We recognise the vital role parents and carers play in ensuring their children attend school regularly. We are committed to working closely with families to address any barriers to attendance and provide the necessary support.
- Early Intervention: Identifying and addressing attendance issues early can prevent them from becoming more serious. We have systems in place to monitor attendance and intervene promptly when necessary.
- Positive Reinforcement: We celebrate and reward good attendance. Our goal is to motivate students to maintain consistent attendance.
- Tailored Support: Understanding that each student’s situation is unique, we offer personalised support to address specific attendance challenges. This may include one-on-one meetings, mentoring, and where appropriate access to internal and external support services.
Together, we can make a difference in every student’s educational experience!
How You Can Help
Parents and carers can play a crucial role in improving attendance by:
- Encouraging Punctuality: Ensure your child arrives at school on time every day.
- Communicating: Inform the school promptly about any absences by calling (01672) 841318 or emailing [email protected] and provide the necessary documentation.
- Supporting Routine: Establish a regular routine at home that prioritises education and attendance.
- Engaging: Stay engaged with your child’s education by attending parent-teacher meetings and staying informed about their progress.
Working Together for Success
At Ogbourne CE Primary, we are committed to working together with students, parents/carers, and the community to improve school attendance. Everyday counts, and together we can ensure that every student has the opportunity to succeed.
We are here to help! If you have any concerns or need assistance with your child’s attendance, please do not hesitate to contact their class teacher or Mrs Crump.
Thank you for your continued support and partnership.
Useful Resources
Absence
If your child is ill and unable to attend school, please call the office (01672 841318) before 9:00am on each day that they are absent from school; voicemail is available if the line is busy. Please note that the school has a 48 hour policy, meaning that your child is not allowed to attend school for 48 hours after they have been sick or had diarrhoea.
If we do not receive notification about your child’s absence we will call you during the first session to enquire as to why your child is not in school. This is in line with recommended safeguarding procedures.
If you are requesting that your child have time away from school for reasons not related to illness, please complete a leave of absence form (link in our attendance policy).
Medical or other appointments in school time should be avoided if at all possible but if not a leave of absence form must be obtained from the school office. A half day is considered sufficient for most appointments.
Please note that by law Principals are no longer permitted to grant leave of absence except in exceptional circumstances such as a family member funeral.
As part of our monitoring of attendance we conduct regular attendance audits. If we are concerned about your child’s attendance and the percentage drops to 95% or below we will contact you for an informal discussion about this and explore the reasons that are preventing your child from attending well. There are occasions when we will seek that support of the EWO (education welfare officer) if we are unable to resolve poor attendance and where we are concerned that poor attendance is a barrier to good educational outcomes.