Your child’s good attendance here at Worsbrough Common Primary has a direct impact on their level of attainment. A child who is absent from school may not access learning and can therefore fall behind their peers finding it difficult to catch up upon their return. We request that you take your family holidays
Dear Parent / Carer Our school is hoping with your cooperation to
The Early Years at school (ages 3-11) are a vital time in
during the school holidays to avoid your child
help to improve attendance and punctuality which
your child’s education for laying the foundations for
missing huge chunks of their learning.
will reflect in your child’s level of attainment.
their learning. What they learn in Foundation Stage
Last academic year our overall attendance was
and Key Stage 1 and 2 is the building blocks for high
However, we do understand that this is not always
schools and future life.
possible and in exceptional circumstances at the discretion of the Head Teacher holidays may be
94% with our target being 95%. Where attendance is a concern we will work closely
authorised providing your child’s overall attendance
This year our target remains at 95% but we are
with parents and the Educational Welfare Officer to
is above 95%. Each case will be individually
hoping with your support to achieve this.
give as much support and advice as we can. You
assessed on their own merit.
may be aware that recent Government legislation If you are experiencing difficulties with your
includes the use of penalty notices and fixed penalty
No holidays will be authorised during the term where
child’s attendance please do not hesitate to
fines for poor attendance and persistent lateness.
SATS take place.
contact school and arrange an appointment with
Hopefully we can resolve any problems without
Lisa to discuss this matter.
having to go down this route. However we are
Thank you
Holiday forms are available from the main office.
prepared to follow this line if necessary. Persistent lateness and unexplained absences will We recognise that children do fall ill and therefore
be subject to fixed penalty fines in line with Local
some absences are unavoidable. We do ask that if
Authority Guidelines.
your child is ill that you contact school as early as possible to notify us of this otherwise your child will be marked as an unauthorised absence.
School Telephone Number 01226 289989
Bruce Venue, Barnsley S70 4EB
Worsbrough Common Primary
Rising Stars Children’s Centre Telephone: 01226 320513
Attendance
Worsbrough Common Primary School Head Teacher Ms K Davies Telephone: 01226 289989 Fax: 01226 293625
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School Attendance