Attendance Policy.pdf

Bishop Chavasse Primary School's Attendance Policy aims to promote full attendance, with a target of 100% attendance for all pupils. The policy is underpinned by the school's values and ethos, which emphasize the importance of equal opportunities, inclusivity, and celebrating success. Parents have a legal duty to ensure their children attend school regularly and arrive on time, and the school works closely with parents and outside agencies to address any attendance concerns. The school has a staged approach to managing poor attendance, which includes intervention letters, meetings with parents, and referrals to the Kent County Council Inclusion and Attendance Team. Lateness is also addressed, with pupils arriving after 8.55am marked as late and those arriving after 9.25am marked as late after the register closes. Only the Head of School or Executive Headteacher can authorize absence, and parents must complete a Withdrawal From Learning Request form to request an absence. Absences during term time can only be approved in exceptional circumstances.