St Mark's Church of England Primary School
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Attendance
Attendance
It is a statutory duty for parents to ensure that children attend school.
In primary school, some children miss three weeks of the school year on average. That is half a year of school by the end of year 6. Consequently, the Government has put strict restrictions on schools with regards to the level of absence tolerated, and all attendance must be regularly monitored and schools must answer for their data to the local authority and Ofsted.
We know that every child’s attendance can dip at certain times in their school career. It is our job to monitor this, talk to you and offer support or to enforce the statutory duty afforded us by the Government if this is needed. The texts, letters and meetings are meant as support and assurance for both sides.
Absence
If your child is absent from school please telephone the school office on the first morning to register the absence. Our answerphone will be switched on until 9.30am.
Alternatively you can email the school office at stmarks.ceprimaryschool@salford.gov.uk to report the absence.
All absences causing concern will be followed up by a telephone call or text.
Attendance Policy
Please click on the document below to view the information leaflet issued by Salford City Council in respect of penalties incurred when taking children out of school for holidays.
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