At Longtown Primary School, we aim for every child to achieve excellent attendance and punctuality. Being in school every day and arriving on time gives children the best possible opportunity to learn, make progress and enjoy all that school has to offer.
Parents and carers play an important role in developing positive attitudes towards attendance. We ask for your support in ensuring children attend school regularly, arrive on time and are only absent when necessary. Regular attendance supports children’s learning, friendships, confidence and wellbeing.
Parents and carers should also be aware of the latest Department for Education (DfE) guidance on school attendance and term-time absence. The statutory guidance outlines the responsibilities of schools, parents and carers, and local authorities in supporting good attendance.
If you have any questions or need support with your child’s attendance, please contact the school office.
Useful Links
Working Together to Improve School Attendance – Department for Education
Not sure whether your child is well enough to attend school? The NHS provides helpful guidance on common illnesses and when children should stay at home.
Is my child too ill for school? – NHS