Westbourne Primary School’s Expectations:

We believe our pupils will only achieve their full potential if they attend school regularly and punctually.

At Westbourne, we expect all pupils to aim for 100% attendance and punctuality. Individual pupil records prove that this is achievable.

Promoting Attendance:

Good attendance contributes to:

• Personal and social development
• Continuity of learning
• Reputation for reliability
• Fulfilment of National Curriculum requirements
• Success in school

School’s Responsibilities:

• To record each pupil’s attendance and punctuality;
• To provide attendance and punctuality percentages for:

• Annual Reports to Parents
• Department For Education (DFE)
• Census Returns o Court Reports
• Daily DfE and Local Authority attendance data
• To monitor school attendance and punctuality of all pupils;
• To share concerns with parents regarding attendance and punctuality;
• To report any further concerns to children’s social care;
• To share information with the Local Authority’s Education Welfare Officer (EWO);
• To decide whether to authorise a pupil’s absence

Legal Requirements:

Parents and Guardians are responsible by law for ensuring that all children of compulsory school age (5-16) receive full time education. If a child does not attend regularly at the school at which he/she is registered, the school is empowered to take legal action against parents.