Children are entitled to a full time education which is suitable to their age, ability, aptitude and any special educational needs they may have and we will endeavour to encourage the children to attend, and to put in place appropriate procedures to support regular attendance. We believe that the most important factor in promoting good attendance is the development of positive attitudes towards school. To this end, we strive to make our school a happy and rewarding experience for all children.
St Silas Primary Academy is committed to promoting good attendance as part of its dedication to ensure quality educational provision to give its pupils the best possible start in life.
If your child is unable to attend school due to illness please let the school office know before 8.30am.
Our Deputy Headteacher, Mrs K. Haczycki, is responsible for monitoring attendance and, along with our Pupil Wellbeing Leader, she will contact the parents of any child whose attendance or time keeping is causing us concern.
Our Pupil Wellbeing Leader, Mrs R. Patel, and our Inclusion Officer, Mrs L. Smith, work closely with parents to support them in enabling their children to have good attendance. We aim for every child to have attendance at least the national average of 96%.
Please ensure that your child arrives at school punctually. Your child will be considered to be late if they arrive after 8.40am.
The school gates open at 8.30am and the school day starts at 8.40am. The school day ends at 3.10pm.
Rewards for Attendance
Children who attend school every day for a whole term, in one academic year, receive a bronze 100% badge. Children who attend school everyday for two whole terms, in one academic year, receive a silver badge. Children who attend school everyday, in one academic year, receive a gold badge.
There are weekly Perfect Week stickers for children who attend school on time everyday in that week and also have no behavioural incidents in the same week.
In August 2024, the government introduced Working Together to Improve Education.
Working Together to improve School Attendance 2024
The school has written this letter to parents to explain the key points of attendance.
Attendance for Parents
Further information and support can be found in the following documents:
Attendance
