It is important to be on time.  The start of school is used to give out instructions or organise work. If your child is late they can miss work, time with their class teacher, getting vital information, cause disruption to the lesson for others and can feel embarrassed which leads to possible further absence. 

• The school day begins at 8.45 and all pupils are expected to be in school at this time. Morning registration is at 8.45am and it closes at 8.55am.  
• All lateness is recorded daily. This information will be required by the courts, should a prosecution for non-attendance or lateness be necessary 
• Arrival between 8.55am and 9.10am will be recorded as late. Official registration closes at 9.10am.  
• Arrival after the close of registration will be marked as unauthorised absence code ‘U’ in line with county and Department for Education (DfE) guidance. This mark shows them to be on site, but is legally recorded as an absence.
• If your child appears to be only slightly ill, send them in to school. We have staff who will contact you if their condition deteriorates.
• Please be advised that where possible doctors and dentists appointments are to be made outside of school hours or during school holidays. If this is unavoidable, please book for as late in the afternoon as possible and inform the school of appointments in advance.
• Supply a copy of the appointment card or hospital letter if your child has an appointment during school hours.
• If a pupil is late due to a medical appointment, they will receive an authorised absence coded ‘M’.   

If your child becomes reluctant to go to school or you need help, please contact the school immediately; we are more likely to be able to work together to solve any problems if we act early.