Broadhempston Village Primary School is committed to maximising the achievement of all our students. There is a clear link between good attendance and educational achievement.
Our aim is to promote regular attendance and excellent punctuality in order to ensure all our students achieve their potential.
If a school can improve attendance by 1%, they will see a 5-6% improvement in attainment. Please help us and your child by ensuring his/her attendance remains at 100%, allowing him/her to achieve their potential.
Why is attendance important?
How can you help?
Ways for parents to promote regular attendance:
Talk regularly with your child about school and how they feel about it. They are more likely to attend if they feel supported and their anxieties listened to.
Phone school as soon as possible as to why your child is absent and when you expect them to return. Putting the school number in your phone can save time.
Only grant days at home for genuine illness. (you will know)!
Avoid taking holidays in term time. They will not be authorised.
Know the routine of the school day to avoid issues e.g. have they got PE?
If you have concerns ring and we will check attendance and be discreet.
Praise and reward good attendance: even small success, e.g. going in promptly, even when the first lesson is the worst!
