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Attendance & Absence

🎯 Attendance & Punctuality at Claremont

At Claremont, we know that excellent attendance = better outcomes. Children who attend regularly benefit emotionally, socially and academically.

We appreciate all families who make every effort to get children to school on time, every day.

⭐ Attendance Recognition

We celebrate and reward good attendance throughout the year with certificates, praise, and recognition. Every day in school makes a difference!

📊 Current Attendance Figures (2024/25)

  • Week Ending 16/05/2025: 94.94%

  • Whole School Attendance to Date: 93.28%

📞 Reporting Absence

If your child is going to be absent, please 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.

You may leave 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.

⏱️ Late Arrivals – What Happens?
Time of Arrival Frequency Action
09:00 – 09:15 Daily Recorded as ‘L’ (Late) in the register
After 09:15 Daily Recorded as ‘U’ (Unauthorised Absence)
Ongoing lateness Weekly Parent meeting arranged
5 ‘U’ marks in 4 weeks Tracked weekly Referral to EWS for possible Penalty Notice
🚫 Term-Time Holidays

Holidays will not be authorised under any circumstances. Any leave of absence will only be authorised in exceptional circumstances.

✳️ Medical appointments should be booked outside school hours or during school holidays wherever possible.

🔍 Attendance Monitoring & Follow-Up

Registers are checked daily by school staff and the Education Welfare Service (EWS). We take prompt action to support children at risk of falling behind due to absence.

Trigger Frequency Action
Below 95% attendance Every half term Letter and invitation to a parent meeting
Below 90% (Persistent Absentee) Every half term Referral to the Education Welfare Service (EWS)

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