Attendance
Herbert Strutt Primary believes that in order to facilitate teaching and learning, good
attendance is essential. Pupils cannot achieve their full potential if they do not regularly attend
school.
We understand that barriers to attendance are complex, and that some pupils find it harder
than others to attend school; therefore, we will continue to prioritise cultivating a safe and
supportive environment at school, as well as strong and trusting relationships with pupils and
parents.
We take a whole-school approach to securing good attendance, and recognise the impact
that our efforts in other areas – such as the curriculum, behaviour standards, bullying, SEND
support, pastoral support, and the effective use of resources such as pupil premium – can
have on improving pupil attendance.
We are committed to:
• Promoting and modelling high attendance and its benefits.
• Ensuring equality and fairness for all.
• Ensuring this attendance policy is clear and easily understood by staff, pupils and parents.
• Intervening early and working with other agencies to ensure the health and safety of our pupils.
• Building strong relationships with families to overcome barriers to attendance.
• Working collaboratively with other schools in the area, as well as other agencies.
• Ensuring parents follow the framework set in section 7 of the Education Act 1996, which states that the parent of every child of compulsory school age shall cause them to receive efficient full-time education suitable to their age, ability and aptitude, and to any SEND they may have either by regular attendance at school or otherwise.
• Regularly monitoring and analysing attendance and absence data to identify pupils or cohorts that require more support.
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