Attendance and Punctuality
Attendance Information at St. Luke's
At St. Luke's, we value and celebrate good attendance and punctuality. We appreciate all parents and carers who ensure their children attend school regularly and on time every day. It is important for parents to fulfil their responsibilities in supporting their child's attendance. We fully understand that there are unavoidable circumstances where a child should not attend school. We aim to work collaboratively with families in these circumstances so that children miss the least time possible from their learning and their social support.
Parent responsibilities:
- Parents to ensure their children are in class and ready for teaching by the start of the school day. Please note the school gate will close at 8:45 am
- Reception to Year 6 lessons start at 8.50 am
- Nursery. The morning sessions starts at 8.45 am and the afternoon starts at 12.30 pm
- Parents must inform the school by telephone on the first day of any absence.
- Parents should adhere to the school's guidelines regarding holidays and seek authorisation from the Headteacher for any term-time absences. It is crucial to note that unexplained absences will be marked as unauthorised.
- Parents are expected to work with the school to address any issues related to lateness or attendance.
Absences and lateness will be recorded by our administrative staff and discussed with the Headteacher on a weekly basis. If there are concerns about a child's attendance, support steps will be taken to improve attendance and involve relevant agencies if necessary.
Please keep in mind the following points:
- Holidays during term time can only be authorised by the Headteacher in exceptional circumstances. It is important to note that if a child does not return to school on the specified day, the absence will be marked as unauthorised, and the local authority will be notified.
- Lateness is closely monitored, and it is essential for pupils to be in class at the start of lessons. Punctuality is a valuable life lesson, and it instils good habits for the future. The classrooms open at 8:40 am, allowing ample time for the children to settle in.
- Parents/Carers must notify the school on the first day of the illness – preferably by email or phone by 9.30 am
- The school day finishes at 3.15 pm
All these measures are in place to ensure that our children at St. Luke's miss as little school as possible. Every child's education is important, and good attendance is crucial for their success, enabling them to reach their full potential and thrive.