At Newton Bridge Academy we believe that 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 work with parents and carers at the earliest point of concern, to help address any underlying reasons for irregular, low or persistent absence.
Our Attendance Lead is Kate Fell, Assistant Headteacher.
What to do if your child is absent
For everyday of absence, telephone 01476 564994 OR email: enquiries@newtonbridge-cit.co.uk OR contact your child’s teacher via Class Dojo.
ATTENDANCE POLICY
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We appreciate that sometimes it can be difficult for parents and carers to determine whether your child is well enough to attend school. To view the NHS guidance around this, please click the button below.
NHS GuidanceIf your child must be absent from school, for example if they are too unwell to attend school, please ensure that you inform school by 9:00am with a clear explanation with the reason for absence so that we can accurately code the register.
If your child is absence for 3 or more consecutive days, please provide the attendance team with a signed letter detailing the reasons for absence.
We do not authorise holidays during term time.. If parents and carers require their child to be absent for exceptional circumstances, they must used our leave of absence request form.
Tracking and Monitoring Attendance
We recognise that pupils may have specific reasons why they can’t attend school, such as medical appointments that can’t be taken outside of the school day. However, we set our expectations high and analyse any improvements or decline in attendance for individuals and groups of pupils.
Below is a summary of our attendance ladder:
96% – 100% As expected: Well, done!
91 – 94% Risk of persistent absence and underachievement: Are you okay?
80 – 90% Persistent absence: How can we help?
Under 80% At risk of and severe absence: Serious cause for concern and underachievement.
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