Attendance and Late/Absence Procedures

Attendance Policy

create good attendance habits from when your child first goes to nursery
talk to your child about the importance of school for their future
take a positive interest in your child's work, including helping them with homework
help your child to get into a good night-time, sleep time and morning routine
have a good relationship with school, talk to them about concerns you have and your child’s progress
contact school on the first day of absence if your child is not able to attend
be honest with school if your child is absent or not wanting to attend
book all holidays in the school holidays and not in term time
book medical appointments after school or during the school holidays. If you can’t, then make sure your child attends before and after their appointment
prioritise school attendance over other activities and ask for help if you need it.

For help and advice you can contact your child’s school or get in touch with us at sheffieldinclusion&attendance@sheffield.gov.uk.