Regular attendance and punctuality are important for pupil progress and attainment.

Parents are reminded that school begins at 8.50am the gates and doors are open from 8:40am and children arriving in class after 9am will be marked as late.

• Acceptable reasons for absence are:
• Illness or medical visits
• Dental or medical appointments
• Bad weather conditions
• Family bereavement (normally parents)
• Very exceptional occasions, such as illness of a parent

The Government guidelines state that holidays during term time are not authorised and could incur a fine.