Information for Parents/carers-
Broadstones School has a whole school focus on attendance, we believe pupils need to be in school to access learning opportunities, develop strong social skills and to take advantage of the range of choices available to them here at Broadstones.
Pupils attendance is monitored daily and certificates awarded to pupils with 100% attendance each week.
We regularly inform parents/carers of their child’s attendance through termly pupil reports. This same information is made available to potential further education institutions and employers.
We undertake meetings in school or home visits with parents/carers when a pupil’s attendance becomes a concern. This is to see how we, as a school, can support pupils and their families to overcome any barriers they may have to help them improve their attendance.
School times
08:45am – School gate opens.
09:15am – School gate closes (Register taken)
09:45am – Register closes (Unauthorised absence if arriving after this time)
Reporting Absences
If your child is to be absent from school for any reason, please contact Nicola before 9am where possible, on 07940348754. It is necessary for parents/carers to contact school each morning when your child is absent. If we are not notified you will be contacted to verify your child’s absence, failure to do so will result in an unauthorised absence.
Medical Appointments
Medical appointments should be made outside of school hours or during school holidays wherever possible. Evidence of medical appointments taken in school hours will need to be provided.
Holidays
Parents/carers are expected to book holidays outside of term time. Absence for holidays taken during term time will NOT be authorised unless the Headteacher considers there to be exceptional circumstances.