Expectations - Attendance

The academy will work closely with the Education Welfare Service to ensure an improvement in our students’ attendance.  We would like to congratulate the many parents who ensure their children attend school regularly. However, there were a considerable number of pupils who were absent from school last year without good reason and we will be contacting parents where there are attendance concerns.

Pupil attendance will be monitored under the following headings:

GOLD STAR                Your child’s attendance is above 97%.

They are likely to be a “Star Performer” as well as an “excellent” attender. They will almost certainly achieve the best grades for their ability and have real opportunity in further education or the world of work.

GREEN                        Your child’s attendance is 95% plus.

They are on “Green for go” for good attendance and are likely to achieve the grades that will give them real opportunities to continuing their studies or in the world of work.

AMBER                        Your child’s attendance is 90% to 95% attendance.

They are on “amber – take care”.  They will be missing up to 20 days of school each year and this will make it difficult for them to achieve their best.

RED                             Your child’s attendance is between 80-90%.

They are a “red light – be alert”.  They are missing so much time from school that it will be very difficult for them to keep in touch with lessons or work. They will struggle to get good exam results and could achieve a lot more.

WARNING                     Your child’s attendance is below 80%.

Immediate Action by parents is required. They are missing so much time from school that it will be almost impossible for them to keep in touch with lessons or work.