Attendance
At TFS, we understand how important it is for our pupils to attend school every day. This will ensure that they do not miss out on any valuable learning time. Statistics on attendance clearly and consistently highlight the impact of missed learning on pupils’ success. Please support us to ensure that your son or daughter is in school every day.
We will use the Turner School Attendance Strategy to ensure that pupils also understand the importance of high levels of attendance. Where attendance is below 95% we monitor and inform parents via a letter. We offer support to parents and pupils to improve their attendance. We also seek advice where necessary from the School Liaison Officer (SLO) via the Local Authority. Frequent unexplained absences can result in fixed penalty notices from the SLO.
When a pupil is absent from TFS with no advance notice, for example:
Because of illness, parents/ carers must telephone TFS that same morning, and each subsequent morning, to inform us of the reason for absence before 8.30am. To report an absence, please dial the main TFS telephone number, (01303 842400) and select option 3. If leaving a message on the answering service, please state your child’s name, year group and the reason for their absence. If no explanation for the absence is received it will be recorded as unauthorised.
Please note that only emergency appointments for dentists, opticians, and doctors should be during school hours. Proof of the medical appointment must also be provided. Routine appointments must be made out of school hours.
Absence is monitored very carefully at TFS. Every day missed is a learning opportunity wasted.