Attendance and Punctuality

Every lesson counts! Your child’s education is a priority so the more they are in school, accessing the learning environment, the more education they will benefit from. Regular (every day) attendance is essential and expected, so the team at Baines’ works with families and the council’s Pupil Welfare Service to ensure that children are attending school every day and on time.

 

The Impact of poor academy attendance on attainment

Ongoing poor attendance is a factor often linked to low levels of academic success. Many pupils have difficulty maintaining friendships if they have long or numerous periods of absence. The following information highlights how attendance can affect a child’s future progression.

 

Above 97% = Less than 6 days absence a year

Excellent attendance! Young people who are achieving above 97% will almost certainly get the best grades they can, leading to better prospects for their future.

95% = 10 days absence a year

These young people are likely to achieve good grades and have good future prospects, however, could still improve their attendance.

90% = 19 days absence a year (Persistent Absence)

Young people who are taking this much time off academy will be absent for almost a month per academic year, making it difficult for them to achieve their best.

85% = 29 days absence a year

Young people who are taking this much time off academy will be absent for almost six weeks per academic year, making it very difficult for them to keep up with their work and are unlikely to do their best.

80% = 38 days absence a year

Young people who are constantly taking this much time off academy will be absent for one full year over the five years of education, making it almost impossible to keep up with work and dramatically limiting future prospects.

50% = 85 days absence a year

Young people who are taking this much time off academy will be absent for seventeen weeks per academic year, their education and progress will be severely impacted by this.

 

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