Attendance
From the 1st September 2013 there have been amendments to the regulations for attendance. At West Leigh Infant School we recognise the importance of regular attendance. The Pupil Registration Regulations amendment prohibits Headteachers from granting leave of absence except in exceptional circumstances and only when an application is made in advance. The amendment removes mention of holidays from the regulations. The Penalty Notice Regulations are amended so that Fixed-penalty notices (FPN) will have to be paid within 21 days for the lower £60 rate to apply, and allows just seven days for payment of the higher rate of £120. This reduces the possible payment period from 42 to 28 days.
The Importance of Attendance
At West Leigh Infant School we are working in partnership with children and their families to support good attendance. Take a look at the table below for a reminder of the importance of attendance.
Percentage Attendance |
Description of Attendance |
Actual Attendance |
Whole Days Absent per year |
Learning Hours Lost per year |
100% |
Outstanding |
190 days |
0 |
0 |
99% |
Very Good - Best chances of success. |
188 days |
2 |
10 |
98% |
186 days |
4 |
20 |
|
97% |
184 days |
6 |
30 |
|
96% |
Good - although room for improvement! |
182.5 days |
7.5 |
37.5 |
95% |
180.5 days |
9.5 |
47.5 |
|
90% |
Poor - There is less chance of success and it makes it harder for your child to achieve. |
171 days |
19 |
95 |
89% |
169 days |
21 |
105 |
|
88% |
167 days |
25 |
115 |
|
87% |
165 days |
27 |
125 |
|
86% |
Very Poor - Attendance is a serious concern and there will be a huge effect on your child's education and learning. |
161.5 days |
28.5 |
135 |
85% |
161.5 days |
28.5 |
142.5 |
|
80% |
152 days |
38 |
190 |
Holiday/Leave of Absence Request
Please click on the link below for our request for leave form. Please remember this must be submitted at least 4 weeks in advance.