Working together to promote good attendance and punctuality

We expect all children on roll to attend every day, when the school is in session, as long as they are fit and healthy enough to do so.  We do all we can to encourage the children to attend, and to put in place appropriate procedures.  We believe that the most important factor in promoting good attendance is development of positive attitudes towards school.  Research commissioned by the Department for Education shows missing school for even a day can mean a child is less likely to achieve good grades, which can have a damaging effect on their life chances. To this end, we strive to make our school a happy and rewarding experience for all children.  We will reward those children whose attendance is very good.  We will also make the best provision we can for those children who, for whatever reason, are prevented from coming to school.

Handy advice for you is attached at the bottom of the page - a 'traffic light' poster to help you work out if your child is well enough for school, a bite size leaflet that summarises our Attendance and Punctuality policy and guidance on term time absence requests.

At Moss Park, our first aiders are authorised to give pupils non-prescribed medicines such as Calpol (and other brands of paracetamol) to pupils for coughs, colds or minor illnesses. We just ask that your fill in the form. You can find a form attached here, or fill in a paper copy from the office. The Headteacher, Mrs Nunwick and the Attendance Officer, Miss Sherratt, can support you with all aspects of attendance as part of our robust drive to improve attendance.