ATTENDANCE STATEMENT AND POLICY
Being in school is important to your child’s achievement, wellbeing, and wider development. Evidence shows that the students with the highest attendance throughout their time in school gain the best GCSE and A Level results.
Government research found that students who performed better both at the end of primary and secondary school missed fewer days than those who didn’t perform as well.
We use attendance data rigorously to identify patterns of poor attendance, discuss reasons for absence with pupils and parents to listen and understand barriers before agreeing how all partners can work together to resolve them.
Trinity High School follows the Inclusive Attendance model for promoting good attendance. Our unwavering commitment to attendance is focussed on child-centred actions, evidence-informed practices, and a shared understanding of everyone’s roles and collective responsibilities to promote exceptional attendance.
Year after year, we review and further enhance our attendance practices so that we remain at the forefront of educational change and we extend support to our pupils and their families, equipping them with access to the finest possible assistance.
By following this model, we aspire to high standards of attendance from all pupils and parents and work hard to build a culture where all can, and want to, be in school and ready to learn.
To guarantee a comprehensive approach to attendance, we implement a Multi-Tiered System of Support. This involves three tiers of intervention, with roles for teachers, the school, pupils, parents, and external agencies – including the Local Authority.
The approach enables our inclusive ethos by structuring support for all pupils, working in partnership to tailor strategies to meet individual need or providing specialised support for pupils and their families with more complex requirements.
Our attendance philosophy is rooted in a recognition-based approach that recognises both personal and collective achievements. This approach serves to: cultivate positive environments, nurture relationships, foster inclusivity, and ultimately cultivate intrinsic motivation among our children, families, and staff.
School attendance is not merely a requirement but a fundamental pillar of education. It plays a pivotal role in shaping academic success, personal growth, and future prospects, making it an indispensable aspect of any educational system.
THE SCHOOL DAY
PUPILS RETURNING TO SCHOOL AFTER AN ACCIDENT, SURGERY OR SERIOUS ILLNESS
We will complete a risk assessment to ensure that students returning to school after an accident, surgery or serious illness receive the best possible care. We have a children with medical needs who cannot attend school policy, a Health and Safety Policy a First Aid Management policy for this purpose.
If your child is returning to school after an accident, surgery or serious illness, please contact your child’s Head of Year in the first instance and we will arrange a risk assessment meeting with Mrs Moakes (Lead First Aider) and other relevant staff.
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