Excellent attendance underpins Springfield's core commitment in fostering excellence in every child. We expect all children to attend school every day and on time. In this way children flourish in classroom environments which promote learning in every regard. Why is attendance important? School ensures that children have the best start in life and that they are equipped for succeeding both academically and socially so that they can achieve in their exams and manage relationships.
Children who miss school are more likely to become victims or perpetrators of crime. The more school children miss the harder it is to catch up.
Poor examination results limit young people's options. Good school outcomes are the passport into higher education and better jobs. We monitor attendance daily for safeguarding purposes, if your child cannot attend school then we ask that you call the school office by 8. If we do not receive a phone call, we will contact you, to ensure that your child is safe, if we do not receive an explanation the absence will be marked as unauthorised.
Acceptable reasons for school absence - which cannot be scheduled outside of school hours. Unless ill, you should request permission for your child to miss school, well in advance, giving full details of the absence. Please be aware that The Education Pupil Registration England Amendment Regulations , which became law on 01 September state that Headteachers may not grant any leave of absence during term time unless there are exceptional circumstances.
The Headteacher is also required to determine the number of school days a child can be away from school if leave is granted. They may request that Surrey County Council issue Penalty Notices when the absence is not authorised.
