At St Anne’s we pride ourselves on its staff who work tirelessly every day to provide the best education for our pupils. The curriculum is designed in a way that builds on learning each and every day and its essential that children attend regularly to achieve their potential. There is clear research nationally that shows that young people with high attendance achieve better academic outcomes (SATs results). There is also evidence that they have better social and emotional development, personal resilience and stronger friendship groups which have lasting benefits.
For some, school is also a safe environment where professionals can support and safeguard pupils.
For these reasons St Anne’s takes a proactive and supportive approach to maximising attendance of all pupils recognising the benefits regular attendance provides. We are empathetic of pupil absence for illness and will work alongside parents and carers and other agencies to address wider issues that may be preventing a child attending school on a regular basis.
The law makes clear however that parents/carers have a legal obligation to ensure that children within their care attend school regularly. Schools and the local authority have a legal duty to ensure that poor school attendance is addressed quickly and effectively.
Please read through the policies below for more information. Any queries regarding your child’s attendance please speak to the office either face to face, by phone 01298 23589 or alternatively email enquiries@ann.srscmat.co.uk.
