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.