Attendance/Absence

Regular attendance and punctuality are top priorities with staff and Governors

at Farnham Green Primary School.

 We realise that for our pupils to achieve a good standard of academic and social success they need to attend school on a regular basis; we aim to inspire and nurture all our children to become aspirational lifelong learners through our inclusive, ambitious and engaging curriculum. We also understand that we need to work closely with our families in order that our policy is successful.

Please remember, children who have the best attendance at school tend to feel happier, have lots of friends and do better at school! 

Attendance

If your child is ill or absent from school for any reason, please telephone the school on the day of each absence. If no explanation is forthcoming, or if the school considers that the reason given is not sufficient to justify non-attendance, then the absence is unauthorised. This is noted on the child's report and all absences are reported to the department for education annually. If a pupil's absence falls below 95% in a school term the families will be notified in writing.

Absence

We strongly encourage annual holidays to be taken out of term time. Leave of absence taken during term time should be based on exceptional circumstances.

PLEASE NOTE:-

• your child is at risk of losing their school place if you take your child out of school during term time
• parents who do not bring their child to school regularly are at risk of court action
• you will receive a fine of £120 per pupil per parent is leave is taken without the permission of the headteacher
• if your child is late persistently you will receive a fine of £120 per half term

PLEASE CLICK HERE TO VIEW OUR ATTENDANCE POLICY