Attendance Information
Attendance Matters
Good attendance helps children learn, make progress and enjoy school. We expect all children to attend every day unless they are genuinely unwell or there is another authorised reason.
Also see:
- Our Attendance Policy on our Policies and Documents page.
- Our School Opening Hours.
If Your Child is Absent
Please contact the school by 9.30am on the first day of absence and keep us updated if the absence continues. Make sure the school always has up-to-date contact details and emergency contacts.
Illness and Appointments
- Children should attend school whenever possible.
- Medical and dental appointments should be arranged outside school hours where possible.
- Evidence of appointments may be requested.
- Children should attend school before or after appointments if possible.
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Attendance Expectations
| Attendance | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 98-100% | Excellent |
| 96-97% | Good |
| 94-95% | Cause for Concern |
| Below 90% | Persistent Absence |
Leave During Term Time
Leave of absence will only be approved in exceptional circumstances. Family holidays during term time will not usually be authorised and may result in a Penalty Notice (fine).
How We Help
We use a support-first approach. If attendance falls, we will:
- Contact parents.
- Discuss any barriers to attendance.
- Offer support and agree actions to improve attendance.
Contact Us
Attendance Champion: Mrs Hemming
Attendance Contact: Mrs Singleton
Telephone: 0121 464 5170
Email: enquiry@newhall.bham.sch.uk
Attendance Support Officer: Joanne Sierzega, Central School Attendance and Welfare Service Ltd
Telephone: 07943 018 640
Email: Jsierzega@csaws.co.ukwww.csaws.co.uk
Working together, we can ensure every child attends regularly and reaches their full potential.