Meet the Attendance Team
| Mrs A Mountford Attendance Manager | Mrs R Ashworth Attendance Officer & Deputy DSL |
Our dedicated Attendance Team plays a vital role in supporting the success and wellbeing of every student in our school. By receiving and managing attendance calls with care and efficiency, the team ensures clear communication between families and the school. Working closely with the pastoral team, they help identify and address any barriers to regular attendance, offering guidance and support tailored to individual needs.
Beyond monitoring, the Attendance Team is passionate about celebrating great attendance, recognizing students’ efforts through rewards and positive reinforcement that inspire a culture of commitment and pride. Their work helps create a nurturing and accountable environment where every day in school counts.
Attendance: A Graduated Response
Why a Graduated Approach to Attendance Works
We know that getting your children to school every day can sometimes be a challenge, so we’ve put together a step-by-step plan to help.
We will provide all families with friendly reminders about how important regular attendance is for your child’s success. If we notice your child is missing more days, we’ll give you a call or set up a meeting to chat about what’s going on and how we can help.
If things still don’t improve, we’ll work through our response step by step to provide extra support and tackle any bigger issues. We’ll create an Attendance Improvement Plan and might even work with outside agencies to make sure your child gets all the help they need.
Click here to find out more about our Attendance Improvement Plans
This approach is all about working together to make sure your child feels supported and motivated to come to school. Regular attendance means better grades, improved social skills, and a happier, more engaged student. We’re here to help every step of the way!
We measure attendance in the following steps:
Percentage Attended | Number of School Days missed |
96-100% | 0 – 7.5 days of absence over the academic year |
91-95% | 7.5 – 19 days of absence over the academic year |
51-90% | 18-97 days of absence over the academic year |
0 – 50% | 18-97 days of absence over the academic year |
Percentage Attended | Number of School Days | Impact | What we will do |
| 96-100% | 0 – 7.5 days of absence over the academic year | Students who reach an attendance target of 96% or above have the best
– – Having the best economic outcomes in the future | Students in this category will be eligible for a range of
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91-95% | 7.5 – 19 days of absence over the academic year | An attendance percentage at this level is a cause for concern. Students who fall between 91-95% are likely to: | Parents of students in the category will:
Support the AIP Group targets – Be asked to provide evidence to explain any further absence Students in this category *Arrival to school after 9am – Be rewarded for improvements in attendance
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51-90%
| 18-97 days of absence over the academic year | A student with an attendance percentage at this level is classed as a – Become socially isolated and have difficulties in developing essential | Parents of students in this category will be: Students in this category *Arrival to school after 9am |
0 – 50%
| 18-97 days of absence over the academic year | A student with an attendance percentage at this level is classed as Severely Absent. They are likely to: | Parents of students in this category will be: *Arrival to school after 9am |
