School Term Dates
Our term dates can be downloaded here. Please note that all INSET days from September are subject to change.
Attendance
We consider good attendance to be essential. Children are expected to attend school every day throughout the academic year, unless there is a good reason for absence.
Full attendance is vital for every child’s educational progress.
The school regards absences as a very serious concern and there is an overwhelming connection between those pupils who are frequently absent and those who go on to underachieve in their future.
We understand that children have minor illnesses and at times are too sick to attend school.
When your child is absent, please ring the school office on the first day of absence by 9:00am.
Punctuality
School begins between 8.45am and 8.55am, depending on the staggered starts. Nursery begins at 8.45am for the morning session and 12.15pm for the afternoon session. Please can you ensure that your child arrives at school on time. Any child arriving later than 9.05am will be recorded as having arrived at school late.
Leave of Absence During Term Time
Please check school holiday dates above.
Parents are strongly urged to avoid taking leave during term time. No requests for holidays will be authorised during term time. In exceptional circumstances it may be necessary to request leave of absence. All such cases should be applied for in writing on the schools ‘Application for Leave of Absence During Term Time’ form. Parents should request leave of absence in advance and all requests should be submitted at least two weeks before the first day of intended absence using the form.
To download a Leave of Absence Request Form click here Pupil Request for time off during term time.