Menu
Home Page

Attendance and Punctuality

At Manor Lodge we expect all children to attend school every day possible.

 

We expect this because it is well known that missing school leads to children developing gaps in their learning. Being absent for just one lesson begins the formation of these 'gaps', missing information that children find almost impossible to catch up on and later becomes a barrier to their progression.

 

Holidays during term time

The law states that parents or carers do not have the right to take their child out of school for the purposes of a holiday, leisure or recreational activity. Term time holidays in Sheffield will not be authorised unless there are exceptional reasons. If you take your child out of school without the school's permission, you may be issued with a penalty fine.

 

Absence from school

You must tell school if your child is not able to attend. This might be because they are ill or have experienced a family emergency. It is up to school to decide if they will authorise the absence or not.

If the headteacher does not agree they will record it on the register as an unauthorised absence. If this happens a lot, it may lead to legal action being taken against you.

If your child is ill they should return to school as soon as they can. The NHS: Healthier Together guide under supporting information provides you with advice on common childhood illnesses and when children can return to school.

 

Our Top Tips for Good School Attendance:

  • 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.

We reward weekly good attendance using our giant 'Manoropoly' board in the school hall.

Top