Importance of Good Attendance and Punctuality

Good attendance is 96% or above. Regular lateness also affects attendance.

Good attendance is a necessary contributor to ensuring the best possible outcomes for all students to:

Be Healthy

• Attendance at school supports children's emotional and social health and development
• The school curriculum teaches children to be healthy

Stay Safe

• Schools have a statutory duty to promote the safety and welfare of children
• The best way to safeguard children is to ensure they attend school regularly

Enjoy and Achieve

• Good school attendance supports children in reaching their maximum potential and enjoying the fulfilment this brings

Make a Positive Contribution

• Membership of a school community builds confidence, gives children a sense of belonging and teaches them to contribute to and be responsible for the wellbeing of others

Achieve Economic Wellbeing

• Good school attendance supports engagement in further education, employment or training in the future, which in turn helps to support a prosperous and fulfilling lifestyle