Attendance

Attendance matters at Lansbury Bridge School

Why?

• Attendance matters at Lansbury Bridge School!!

• Attending school is a legal requirement for your child

• Good attendance will have a positive effect on pupil’s learning, outcomes and overall mental health and wellbeing

• It is important that your child attends every possible day throughout the school year

What if my child is unwell?

• If your child is unwell and unable to attend school you need to contact school first thing in the morning to tell us

• You can do this by phone 01744 678 579 or by Class Dojo to the staff

• If you do not contact school we will make a call to you and may need to visit your house if you are not in touch

• School needs to know where and how your child is in order to fulfil safeguarding processes

COMMUNICATION IS ESSENTIAL AND MAKES THE PROCESSES FLOW EASILY

What is an authorised absence?

• Your child is not well enough to attend school (proof of illness may be requested in some instances)

• An unavoidable health appointment

• A hospital stay

• A stay at a respite provider

• A leave of absence agreed by the Headteacher

What is an unauthorised absence

• A family holiday in term time

• An absence because a parent or sibling is unwell

• An absence for a birthday or celebration