Robin Hood Primary School

Attendance

“Education is the passport to the future, and attendance is the stamp that gets you there.”

At Robin Hood Primary School, we believe that regular attendance at school is vital to help children achieve and get the best possible start in life.

Being in school is important to children’s academic achievement, wellbeing, and wider development.  Regular school attendance is a key mechanism to support children and young people's educational, economic and social outcomes. Schools can facilitate positive peer relationships, which contributes to better mental health and wellbeing.

Attendance at school is crucial to prepare young people for successful transition to adulthood, and to support their longer term economic and social participation in society.

Reporting your child's absence:

If your child is absent from school, please contact the school office on 0113 2823444, (press option 1)  on the morning of each absence and leave a message, alternatively you can email the school giving the reason for your child’s absence.

The Department for Education (DfE) asks schools to identify the reasons a child is absent from school. Authorised absences are for illness, dental/medical appointments, religious observance, school visits and approved sporting activities.

Other absences will be recorded as unauthorised , including holidays taken during term. For all requested absences, a form must be completed and handed in at the school office for authorisation. ' Exceptional Circumstances Request '  forms are available from the school office or can be downloaded from the website.

Attendance Documents