Attendance

Good attendance and punctuality is very important because:

• Statistics show a direct link between under-achievement and poor attendance
• Regular attenders make better progress, both socially and academically
• Regular attenders find school routines, school work and friendships easier to cope with
• Regular attenders find learning more satisfying
• Regular attenders settle into high school more easily

 

At Petts Hill, there are so many reasons to come to school... 

 

Medical Appointments: Please ensure all medical and dental appointments are made outside of school hours. This ensures your child will receive the care they need without missing valuable learning time.  Prioritise your children’s health and education—both of them are  equally important.

 

Taking unauthorised time off: 

You must make sure your child gets a full-time education that meets their needs . You can only allow your child to miss school if either they’re too ill to go in or you have advance permission from the school. There may be other exceptional circumstances where you can ask to take your child out of school. The school will consider each application and may let you take your child out of school. A holiday is not considered an exceptional circumstance. You cannot take your child away during term time. You can be fined or face legal action for taking your child on holiday during term time.