CPS Attendance Policy.pdf

The importance of school attendance is emphasized as it is crucial for pupils to benefit from their education and achieve their potential. Regular attendance is linked to better academic and social progress, while poor attendance can lead to educational and social disadvantage. The law entitles every child to a full-time education, and parents have a legal responsibility to ensure their child attends school regularly. The government expects schools to promote good attendance, reduce absence, and ensure every pupil has access to full-time education. Parents are expected to perform their legal duty by ensuring their child attends school regularly, and pupils are expected to be punctual to their lessons. Legislation, including the Education Act 1996 and various regulations, governs school attendance, and failure to ensure attendance can lead to legal action. The policy also addresses attendance for pupils with medical conditions or special educational needs and disabilities, emphasizing the need for additional support and strategies to remove in-school barriers.