ATTENDANCE AND PUNCTUALITY POLICY INTRODUCTION Calderstones School is committed to educate pupils of all abilities to a maximum of his or her potential so that every boy and girl can enjoy a high quality of life and contribute responsibly and fully to the life of the community. It is of vital importance therefore that every child attends school regularly and promptly. This information is for all those concerned to achieve the best for each child in our school. For Pupils Most children think school is important. Why ? To learn more To enjoy making and doing things. To share what we can do. To get good exam results. To get a good job.
To find out more about the world. To be happy with friends. To work together with others. To get to college or university
If you do not attend every day, this is what happens : You don’t know how to do the work. You get left behind. You lose touch.
A morning off school = 3 hours missed
You feel a bit left out. You have to make friends again.
An afternoon off school = 2 hours missed
A day off school = 5 hours missed
Days off school soon add up. Missing lessons makes it hard to catch up and you have to work harder when you come back. Being on time matters as well. Being late puts you at a disadvantage. You miss notices
You interrupt lessons Missed lessons = missed opportunities Being on time shows you are reliable
It shows you are organised.
It shows you know school matters. Employers want good time-keepers !
For Parents Attendance The law states that parents have the prime responsibility for ensuring that their child attends school regularly and stays in school.
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