📅 When does my child need to be in school?

• Children should attend school every day that the school is open. Please refer to the academic term dates for reference.
• Children need to be in their class at 8.45am ready for registration.

 ⏰ What happens if my child is late?

• Children that are running late should enter through the school's main office to sign in and order their lunch. 
• For children arriving after 9.00 will be given a late mark, this will affect their attendance. 
• Lateness is monitored & is reviewed by the office & Head Teacher.

📞 Reporting Absence

• Please notify the school on each morning of absence by calling 0115 9156300.
• No explanation or unsatisfactory reason will lead to an unauthorised absence.

✅ Reasons for Absence

• Illness (medical evidence may be required).
• Emergency medical/dental appointments (routine ones must be booked outside school hours)
• Exceptional family circumstances – These absences will be passed onto the Head Teacher for approval.
• Unauthorised holidays may result in a penalty notice being issued. 
• Attendance is closely monitored by the attendance team.

🚪 Late collection

• School ends at 3.15pm, if you are running late please call (0115 9156300).
• Running more than 10 minutes late, your child may be put into The Lime Trees after-school club (charges may apply).
• Regular lateness will be monitored. 

👨‍👩‍👧  Encouraging Attendance

• Make your morning stress-free: prepare clothes, bags & lunches the night before to help avoid lateness (encourage your child to help too)
• Create a routine with your child
• Talk positively about school & encourage your child to talk about school & what they have been learning about.