ATTENDANCE/FRITHEALLADH
In Bun-Sgoil Ghàidhlig Ghlaschu good attendance and punctuality is encouraged at all times. The importance of good attendance to support our children to maximise their learning and potential cannot be overemphasised. As such we would ask that you please support your son/daughter and the school by:
- Ensuring your child attends school, on time, every day unless they are unwell.
- contact the Pupil Absence Reporting Line if your child is going to be absent. This should be done before 9.30am on the first day of absence. The Pupil Absence Reporting Line telephone number is 0141 287 0039 and is open between 8.00am and 3.30pm Monday to Friday. Alternatively, you can use the online form on the Glasgow City Council website:
https://www.glasgow.gov.uk/index.aspx?articleid=18832 If your child is going to be absent for some time, it would be helpful to know at the earliest opportunity. The school uses daily text messaging to inform parents of their child’s absence if no contact is made. All unexplained absence is investigated by the school and appropriate action taken.
Attendance Matters
Attendance level of 98% or more
This is the equivalent of 4 days off during the year. This is above average and represents very good attendance. Thank you to all pupils and parents who achieved this.
Attendance level between 95% and 97%
This is the equivalent of 5 to 10 days off during the year. This is in line with the national average and represents good attendance.
Attendance level between 90% and 94%
This is the equivalent of 11 to 19 days off during the year. If your child’s attendance continues to remain at this level, or drops lower, school staff will become concerned about the potential impact on your child’s progress and achievement.
Attendance level between 81% and 89%
This is the equivalent of 20 to 37 days off during the year. You will receive a letter from the school and your child’s attendance will be monitored closely for signs of improvement.
Attendance level of less than 80%
This is the equivalent of being off for 38 days or more during the year. You will be invited to a meeting with school management to discuss how to improve your child’s attendance and their attendance will continue to be closely monitored. If your child’s attendance does not improve, we may need to involve other services to help our support. This is always a last resort, but good attendance is vital to your child’s attainment and wellbeing.
We will also be closely monitoring children’s late coming and ask parents/carers to support us to ensure your child arrives at school on time. Valuing the importance of punctuality at a young age will encourage children to model this as they progress through the school and into society.
