Student attendance is paramount in order 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.
- School absence must be reported first thing in the morning, by 9am, every day of your child’s absence.
- Lower school attendance number is 01952 468400 (Option 2) or direct 01952 468403 or email [email protected]
- 6th form attendance number is 01952 468400 (Option 1) or direct 01952 468406 or email [email protected]
Did you know?
90% attendance means that a student is missing half a day’s school a week
95% attendance means that a student will miss two weeks of school in a 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
Frequently Asked Questions…
A: Lower school attendance number is 01952 468400 (Option 2) or direct 01952 468403 or email [email protected]
6th form attendance number is 01952 468400 (Option 1) or direct 01952 468406 or email [email protected]
Children who become unwell during the school day must go to the Key Stage/Pastoral Office or 6th form office. If it is deemed necessary, parents will be contacted and asked to collect their child. Students should not be contacting home during the school day. Please keep contact numbers up to date at all times; if you have a change of number, please notify the school office by emailing [email protected]
A:Please inform the school office, in advance, if possible, by telephone or email of the date and time of the appointment. On the day of the appointment, your child should carry a note from you that clearly states the time you will collect your child for the appointment and who will be collecting. This will excuse them from class and then must be handed to the Attendance Officer, as your child signs out at the attendance office. The relevant email and telephone numbers are:
- Lower school attendance number is 01952 468400 (Option 2) or direct 01952 468403 or email [email protected]
- 6th form attendance number is 01952 468400 (Option 1) or direct 01952 468406 or email [email protected]
A: For all other absences, including holiday requests, please complete this pupil leave of absence form and email the form to: [email protected] or bring it into school.
A: Children need to be in school in time for their tutor period/registration which is at 8.50am. They can come into school from 8am and go to the Breakfast Club in the canteen.
A: For reasons of health and safety all children arriving late after 9 am to school should always sign in at the attendance office off the reception area. If registration is still in progress students should go to their form room and ensure that they are registered there. Lateness to class during the day without a valid reason will mean that your child receives demerits.
Please do not try to contact your child directly by text or phone. Students may have their mobile phones in school but they must be switched off and in their bag at all times.