Attendance
The Importance of Attendance
At West Leigh Infant School we are working in partnership with children and their families to support good attendance.
Please refer to our Attendance and Punctuality Policy below for how we encourage good attendance.
Take a look at the table below for a reminder of the importance of attendance.
Percentage Attendance |
Description of Attendance |
Actual Attendance |
Whole Days Absent per year |
Learning Hours Lost per year |
100% |
Outstanding |
190 days |
0 |
0 |
99% |
Very Good - Best chances of success. |
188 days |
2 |
10 |
98% |
186 days |
4 |
20 |
|
97% |
184 days |
6 |
30 |
|
96% |
Good - although room for improvement! |
182.5 days |
7.5 |
37.5 |
95% |
180.5 days |
9.5 |
47.5 |
|
90% |
Poor - There is less chance of success and it makes it harder for your child to achieve. |
171 days |
19 |
95 |
89% |
169 days |
21 |
105 |
|
88% |
167 days |
25 |
115 |
|
87% |
165 days |
27 |
125 |
|
86% |
Very Poor - Attendance is a serious concern and there will be a huge effect on your child's education and learning. |
161.5 days |
28.5 |
135 |
85% |
161.5 days |
28.5 |
142.5 |
|
80% |
152 days |
38 |
190 |
Holiday/Leave of Absence Request
Penalty Notices are issued for:
- unauthorised absence
- holidays in term time without permission
- excluded pupils found in a public place during the first 5 days of suspension or exclusion
Cost of the Notice:
- £60 per child, per parent, if paid within 21 days
- rising to £120 per child, per parent if paid within 28 days
- you could be prosecuted if you do not pay the fine after 28 days
Please click on the link below for our request for leave form. Please remember this must be submitted at least 4 weeks in advance.
INFORMATION: A new guide for parents on improving school attendance
Members of the Attendance Action Alliance have worked with the Department for Education to develop this short guide, which helps parents understand how they can work with their school and local authority to support their children to attend school and get the right support.