Attendance
At Brierley Primary School, we believe that good attendance is essential for children to achieve their full potential. Regular attendance supports academic progress, wellbeing, friendships and a positive school experience. We work closely with families to ensure every child attends school regularly and receives the support they need to succeed.
Parents and carers have a legal responsibility to ensure their child attends school every day and arrives on time. Pupils are expected to be in school by 8:45am, with registers closing at 9:15am. Arrivals after this time may be recorded as an unauthorised absence.
If your child is absent, please notify the school office before 9:00am on each day of absence, providing a reason for the absence. The school determines whether an absence is authorised or unauthorised.
We are committed to identifying attendance concerns early and working in partnership with families to remove barriers to attendance. Where attendance falls below expected levels, we will offer support and guidance to help improve attendance. Persistent absence is defined as attendance below 90%.
The Department for Education states that holidays should not normally be taken during term time. Requests for leave during term time will only be considered in exceptional circumstances and should be made in writing to the Headteacher in advance. Unauthorised absence may result in a Penalty Notice being issued by the Local Authority in line with national guidance.
Good attendance is everyone's responsibility. By working together, we can ensure that all children have the best possible opportunities to learn, thrive and achieve.
Attendance Support
If you are experiencing difficulties that may affect your child's attendance, please contact us as soon as possible. We are committed to supporting families and will work with you to identify solutions and provide appropriate help.
Attendance Officer: Miss V. Baker
Senior Attendance Champion: Mrs H. Cunningham
Telephone: 01270 698840
