If you child is ill and you need to report their absence please contact the school on the first day of absence.  This should be done via message on Parents Portal.  If for any reason you are unable to access Parents Portal please contact the school office on 01659 50208.

Learner’s Attendance should be a minimum of 95% each year.  Research demonstrates a direct correlation between learners attendance at school, their achievement and attainment. This equates to no more than 9 days absence in an academic session.

Updates on your child’s attendance are available via Parents Portal.

Consistent attendance is essential for children and young people to keep up with their studies, engage in class activities and develop effective learning habits. Every school day offers new learning opportunities and frequent absences can lead to gaps in understanding that may be difficult to catch up on. Research shows that regular attendance is closely linked to academic success, social development, and overall wellbeing. We encourage parents and carers to promote good health practices at home, such as maintaining a balanced diet, proper hand hygiene, and getting enough rest. If your child or young person is feeling unwell, please follow the recommended guidelines and notify the school as soon as possible. However, if a child or young person is well enough to attend, we ask for your support in ensuring that they are present at school. The NHS Health Protection Team have created an education newsletter attached for your information. Further information from NHS can be found online at their webpage ‘Is my child too ill for school’ https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/is-my-child-too-ill-for-school/ If your child has been absent and requires assistance to catch up on missed work, please do not hesitate to contact the school directly. Dumfries and Galloway remain committed to ensuring the best possible future for all our children and young people.

Dumfries and Galloway Council have developed a dedicated resource hub https://blogs.glowscotland.org.uk/dg/schoolattendance/ for parents and carers, where you will find some support and guidance in relation to supporting your child’s regular attendance at school.

We host a range of events across the academic calendar, some of these are dependant on attendance. We do this to work with you to ensure that good habits and the skills required to within workplace are developed.

If you need any advice support or guidance to how support your child’s attendance at school please contact our Home Link Worker, Linda on 07385114259