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Attendance

ATTENDANCE-PARENT/CARERS RESPONSIBILITIES WHAT TO DO IF YOUR CHILD IS ABSENT

  • Contact the main office on 0151 477 8100 and select the attendance line.
  • Contact on the first day of absence and every following day until they return.
  • When your child returns please send them in with a note explaining the reason for absence.
  • If appropriate please provide a medical note or appointment card.
  • If we do not have a reason for absence your child will receive an unauthorised mark (0)
  • There are sanctions in place in school for unexplained and unauthorised absences.
  • Unauthorised absences can result in action from the School Attendance Service including fines and possible court action.
  • In the event of an unexplained absence, you will be informed automatically by a text /telephone call -this communication is a vital part of our commitment to the safety of your child.
  • In order for the system to be effective, we must have an up-to-date telephone number to contact you during the school day.
  • Please ensure you notify school of any changes to your contact details (particularly mobile phone numbers) as soon as possible.
  • It is vital that your child is in registration, in order to avoid an unnecessary call from the Attendance Officer.

PUNCTUALITY-STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES

SCHOOL STARTS PROMPTLY AT 8.40AM. THERE ARE SANCTIONS IN PLACE AT SCHOOL FOR LATENESS.

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