Absence

School Attendance and Absence

Student attendance is paramount for them to achieve their true potential. Therefore, Idsall School recognises the importance of this and will work with both families and students to help families fulfil legal duties whilst striving towards maximum possible attendance. Therefore, attendance issues will be identified and quickly acted upon to ensure this occurs.

We are a phone-free school so please do not try to contact your child directly by text or phone.

Did you know?

• 90% attendance means that a student is missing half a day’s school a week, which is the equivalent to 2-3 hours loss of learning per week.
• 95% attendance means that a student will miss two weeks of school in a year, which is the equivalent of 57.5 hours of lost learning time per year.
• 93% attendance or better gives a student a 73% chance of achieving 5 GCSEs, Grades A-C, whatever their ability.

The Local Authority will become involved where a student’s attendance falls to 90%.

There are 190 school days in a year leaving 175 in which to take holiday.

• School absence must be reported first thing in the morning, by 8:50am, every day of your child’s absence.
• Lower school attendance number is 01952 468400 (Option 2) or direct 01952 468403 or email [email protected]
• 6^th form attendance number is 01952 468400 (Option 1) or direct 01952 468406 or email [email protected]

Frequently Asked Questions…

Q: What To do if your child is unwell and will be absent from school?

Q: Medical/Dental Appointments?

Q: Other Absences?

Q: What time can children come into school in the mornings?

Q: What should my child do if she/he is late for school?