Attendance Top Tips

Our Top Tips

• Take pride in helping your child establish good habits and routines
• Let your child know that you think attendance and good time keeping are important and it is not right to miss school
• Get involved with school by attending events such as Parent’s Evening
• Ask your child if they are happy at school. Are they bored? Are they struggling to make friends? Contact us if this is a concern
• Take an interest in your child’s work – ask about their day and praise them for things they have done well
• Make sure your child arrives on time – late arrival is disruptive to all and will put them behind on their work from the start of the day
• Check homework is done and get bags, PE kit and uniform ready the night before
• Stick to a strict regular bedtime – 9 hours’ sleep is recommended
• Give your child fruit and vegetables every day and encourage them to exercise
• If your child says they are poorly, ask yourself if a day off is really needed – challenge minor ailments which may soon pass
• Arrange medical appointments in school holidays or for after school. If this is not possible aim for the start/end of the day and make sure your child is in school for as much time as possible
• Stay in touch with us during periods of absence and be willing to show evidence of reasons for time off such as prescriptions and doctor’s notes
• Do not book family holidays in term time, not even if they overlap just a day or two – your child’s education is more important
• Engage positively with school staff if you are contacted and when concerns are raised
• Encourage reading at home; have newspapers, magazines or books available or consider joining a library
• Consider a self-referral for Early Help support from the Council or contact school to arrange this for you

If you are having difficulties getting your child to attend regularly or on time then talk to a member of staff (0161 860 2999) and ask for help.