Why is attendance important?

Attendance is an important aspect of school life. For a child to reach their full educational potential a high level of school attendance is essential. At Easter Carmuirs Primary School we are committed to providing an education of the highest quality and endeavour to provide an environment where all pupils feel valued and welcome. Every child has a right and is entitled to an education. It is our duty to consistently strive to achieve a goal of 100% attendance for all children. Frequently missing school is associated with poorer academic performance, a higher likelihood of dropping out of school early, and a lower probability of going on to further education. There is a strong connection between attendance and attainment. For our children to take full advantage of the educational opportunities offered it is vital your child is at school every day unless the reason for the absence is unavoidable. The routines children develop around attendance and punctuality at school are the same as the expectations of any future employer in the world of work.  High attainment, confidence with peers and staff and future aspirations depend on good attendance.

 

Parents/carer, pupil and school responsibility

Parents/carers, pupils and school staff share the responsibility for supporting and promoting excellent school attendance and punctuality for all. Everyone has a role to play. Parents/carers have a responsibility to ensure pupils attend school regularly and on time. School is required, by law, to maintain accurate records for each pupil’s attendance. Parents/carers and school must work together to keep informed of any unavoidable pupil absence.

 

Benefits of attending school

Pupils who attend school regularly, make better progress socially and academically. They find school work, learning and friendships easier to cope with and find transitioning from Primary to Secondary and then Further Education to employment more successful.

 

If we can support any family with their child(ren)’s attendance then please contact your class teacher via dojo or call the school office on 01324 508550.