Attendance

Attendance

Attendance is taken very seriously here at De Lucy as research suggests that there is a clear link between attendance and attainment.

We who works with our Local Authority Attendance Advisory Officer (AAO), Paramjit Chadha.

Every week in celebration assemblies classes are informed which class has the best attendance and this information is also provided in our newsletters home.

The aim is for all children to have attendance above 95%.

The school monitors attendance very closely and identifies any children who have attendance under 95%. Our procedures are explained in our attendance policy. Our policy is based on the Department for Education’s (DfE’s) statutory guidance on working together to improve school attendance (applies from 19 August 2024) and school attendance parental responsibility measures.

RBG Attendance Policy De Lucy Primary School - To review Sept 26

penalty notice changes parents guide sept 24.pdf

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Attendance and Punctuality Advice for Parents leaflet

Punctuality

Being at school on time is essential to start the day in a settled and calm manner without missing any teaching time.

During the term, punctuality is analysed from a three week period and letters are emailed home to parents of children who have been late during the week. The Class teachers and in some cases the Headteacher contacts parents by telephone if lateness is common or extreme. Poor punctuality can also lead to referrals to the Attendance Advisory Service.

Updated 15th September 2024