Attendance Matters
Absence
When children are poorly, parents must phone the office before 9.30 a.m. to report their child’s absence or let us know by using the Arbor app. If we have received no reason for the absence by 9.30 a.m., the absence will be recorded as unauthorised. Admin staff will chase up any unexplained absences and members of our Behaviour Team will visit family houses if we are unable to contact parents. We would also expect to be notified if your child has a medical appointment. At Boothferry, our target is 95 % attendance. If a pupil’s attendance drops beneath this, they become ‘a cause for concern’ and will be monitored. Families with persistent attendance issues run the risk of being contacted by the Local Authority Officer.
Punctuality
Punctuality is an important social convention and late arrivals disrupt the routines of the school. At Boothferry, we support and challenge families that are regularly late. We would therefore request that parents make every effort to ensure their child(ren) are in school for 8.55 a.m. To aid this, we open the classroom doors at 8.40 a.m., partly to ease congestion and partly to allow the children to settle. We set ‘early’ work at these times.
It is worth remembering that if your child arrives after the registers have closed (after 9.00 a.m.), they will not be able to receive their morning mark for the session, affecting their overall attendance. Staff, including our Behaviour Team and Senior Management are always available on the gate in the morning if you feel you need support.
Term Time Holidays
The school has no authority to authorise absence for a family holiday during term time as time missed from education has a detrimental impact on progress. Any such absence is unauthorised and is liable for a fixed term penalty notice. We would appreciate advanced notification of any absence wherever possible so we can account for your child’s absence.
Research shows that consistent, regular attendance at school is the most important factor in ensuring the best individual outcomes for young people. In order to help understand your child’s attendance we have included the following in our end of year reports.
By logging in to the Arbor Parent App, you can get up to date information about your child’s attendance.
The effect of poor attendance over time
From the age of 5, parents have a responsibility to ensure that their children receive full time education and arrive on time (before 8.55 a.m.). Regular attendance is essential if children are to progress with their learning. Children have only 190 days per year in school. At Boothferry, we always encourage good attendance, rewarding and challenging where necessary.
Whole school attendance letters
“Open weeks in Foundation allows parents to enjoy school as much as our children.“
“..closeness between all age groups and years.“
“Teachers, including those who are new to teaching, have high expectations, and they plan creative lessons that spark pupils’ interest and inspire them to do well.”
“Children get off to a strong start in early years. This is due to effective leadership and skilful teaching. The proportion of children reaching a good level of development is improving yearon-year.”
“The bike loan scheme.My family also like the school bank.“
“The headteacher, senior leaders and governors are ambitious for pupils. Their determination has made Boothferry Primary a flourishing and successful school.”
“The curriculum is well designed to include a range of exciting themes, visits and visitors to enhance pupils’ learning. Pupils become
confident individuals who are well prepared for the next stage of their education.”
“Leaders and staff have significantly improved the teaching of reading. Pupils are enthusiastic and frequent readers.”
“the amount of effort put in by the teachers to make topics interesting is brilliant.“
“You can approach any member of staff and they help you.“
“The photography club is brilliant, I think introducing things like this is brilliant for the children.“
“The choice to do a traditional nativity was great !.“
“The stimulating learning environment. “
“This school meets our expectations in every way.“
“The headteacher, deputy headteacher and the assistant headteacher make an effective team. They sustain a culture of continuous i improvement through the school’s vision and specific learning goals, which include resilience, morality and adaptability.”
“The joy of the teachers who greet the children and parents daily.“
Boothferry at Young Voices…..Just WOW! What an experience.”
“The friendly atmosphere, the safe environment & the teachers’ encouragement.”
“Miss Pulleyn is fantastic“
“We want to thank you for welcoming my family when we moved here (from Bulgaria).”
“I love seeing school events on Twitter.“
“When ever I have had a problem the staff on the whole have been sympathetic and helpful.“
“The after school activities, film nights and discos.“
“My children are thriving as the school is committed to learning and progression.“
History day was amazing. Brilliant idea.
“We can only applaud the ingenuity & continued compassion of the young people at Boothferry.”
“School leaders are ambitious and highly knowledgeable about teaching and learning.”
“My children have come on and made progress socially and academically since joining.“
“Senior leaders lead by example, modelling what is expected of all staff. Teachers feel valued and respected.”
“School leaders have taken effective action to ensure that pupils make at least good progress from their low starting points in reading,
writing and mathematics in all year groups.”
“Thank you for treating my child like your own.“
“Senior leaders lead by example, modelling what is expected of all staff. Teachers feel valued and respected.”
“My son’s teacher is creative, enthusiastic and genuinely cares about him as an individual .“
“I feel the school has advanced with regards to the appropriate curriculum for different age groups.“
“Leaders use funding well to ensure that pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) make strong progress from their different starting points.”
“My kids love the fruit on the snack table.“
“The teaching of phonics is a strength and enables pupils to make rapid improvement in their early literacy skills. ”
“I love the fact that senior members of staff know the names of the children.“
“The Head teacher and deputy are fab, they join in everything.”
“Pupils who speak English as an additional language make rapid progress. Disadvantaged pupils are also supported well to make good,
and sometimes better, progress in reading, writing and mathematics.”
“The best thing about this school, when I ask my child this question, he said Mrs Emmerson. “
“Opening the school doors at 8.40am has made it much easier as it is less crowded.“
“Being part of their learning – it doesn’t just stay in the classroom.”
“the school gives me advice as a parent so I can help my daughter.“
“My children are developing very well in school.“
“Pupils’ personal development and welfare are outstanding. Pupils thrive and are keen to learn. They know how to look after their
wellbeing and how to keep safe. The school is an inclusive and happy place.”
