We are aiming for over 97% attendance throughout our school.  Being at school as much as possible gives students the best start and the best chance of being successful. This means being 'ON TIME EVERY TIME'.

 

 

Reporting an Absence/Lateness

If your child is going to be absent from school, please contact our Attendance Officer on the first day of absence by 11.30 am — ideally before registers are taken at 8.30 am.

Please clearly state your child's name, Form Group, reason for absence and likely return date.

Attendance Officer: attendance@stpetersacademy.org.uk

If your child is going to be late, please also notify the Attendance Officer by 11.30am. Please be aware that where lateness is unexplained, a detention may be issued.

On their return to school after an absence, please send a letter or note in with your child. This should be handed directly to their Form Tutor or the Attendance Officer.

Please note that you may receive an automated text message confirming your child's absence even if you have already been in touch. If you have followed the steps above, no further action is needed on your part.

We ask that routine medical and dental appointments are made outside of school hours wherever possible. Where this is unavoidable, an appointment that allows your child to register first and falls across break or lunchtime has the least impact on their learning and attendance record. Please discuss any unavoidable absences with us well in advance.

When to Keep Your Child Off School

It can often be challenging to decide whether your child is well enough to attend school. To help, we’ve provided useful guidance from the NHS, outlining conditions that may require your child to stay at home for a specific period.

For detailed advice and recommendations, please refer to the NHS guidelines here.

By following these recommendations, we can ensure a healthy school environment for all.

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