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. 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.