🎯 Attendance & Punctuality at Claremont

At Claremont Primary and Nursery School, we believe that excellent attendance and punctuality are essential for every child’s success, wellbeing, and future opportunities. Regular attendance helps children build strong routines, develop friendships, and achieve their full potential.

Did you know?

90% attendance means your child is missing around 4 weeks of school each year.

Over a full primary education, this could mean nearly half a year of missed learning.

Why Attendance Matters

Every day in school counts. Missing lessons can have a significant impact on a child’s learning over time.

• Children who attend school regularly are more likely to achieve well academically.
• Good attendance supports confidence, social development, and friendships.
• Regular attendance helps children develop good habits for secondary school and beyond.
• Even short absences can lead to gaps in learning.

Why Punctuality is Important

Arriving on time is just as important as attending every day.

Being late can mean children:

• Miss key instructions at the start of lessons
• Feel unsettled or anxious entering the classroom late
• Fall behind in important learning activities
• Miss their dinner choice on the menu – any child who arrives late will have to have the GREEN option as dinner registers are completed at the same time as the attendance register in the morning.
• At Claremont, we encourage all pupils to:
• Arrive in school ready to learn
• Begin the day calmly and positively with their class

Our Expectations

• We expect all pupils to:
• Attend school every day unless unwell
• Arrive on time, every day
• Be collected promptly at the end of the school day.

Our school day begins at 9 am (the gates open at 8.45 am), and pupils should be in class and ready to learn.

How Parents and Carers Can Help

You play a vital role in supporting your child’s attendance.

Here are some simple ways to help:

✅ Establish a morning routine

✅ Prepare school bags and uniform the night before

✅ Ensure your child gets a good night’s sleep

✅ Book appointments outside of school hours when possible

✅ Speak to the school if you need support

What to Do If Your Child is Absent

If your child is unable to attend school due to illness:

Please inform the school office on the first day of absence

Keep us updated if the absence continues

We are always here to support families and will work with you if attendance becomes a concern.

Working Together

At Claremont Primary and Nursery School, we are committed to working in partnership with families to ensure every child thrives.

If you have concerns about attendance or punctuality, please speak to us. Together, we can ensure your child has the best possible start in life.

“Every Day Counts!”

Let’s work together to make every school day a success. 🌟

📊 Current Attendance Figures (2025/26)

Week Ending 12/06/26: 

• Whole School Attendance to Date:  - 93.0% this is 3% below our target of 96%+

• The class with the highest attendance was 1EG with a total of 99.2%

• Attendance for the last 5 days was 95.5%

📞 Reporting Absence

If your child is going to be absent, you must notify us on the first day of absence. To report a child’s absence, please call the school office on 0115 915 6870 and select Option 1 – Pupil Attendance.

When leaving a voicemail — please clearly state:

• Your child’s full name​​​​​​
• Their year group
• The reason for absence
• The expected duration of absence

This helps us keep our attendance records accurate and supports your child’s wellbeing and learning.

🚪 Start of the Day – Arrival Times

• Gates Open: 8:45am
• Gates Close: 9:00am
• Years 1–6: Children are encouraged to walk independently to their classroom
• Nursery & Reception: Children are accompanied to classroom doors by an adult

🔒 If you arrive after the gates close, please go to the main office on Claremont Road and sign in using our InVentry registration system.