At Amberley, our vision is 'providing the rich soil that enables our children to develop deep roots and flourish.' Just like plants need consistent care to grow strong and healthy, children need regular attendance to build firm foundations for learning. Every day in school adds to the “rich soil” of knowledge, friendships, and experiences that help them thrive. Missing days can make it harder for those roots to grow deep, which can affect confidence and progress.

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We understand that barriers to attendance are complex, and that some pupils find it harder than others to attend school; therefore, we will continue to prioritise cultivating a safe and supportive environment at school, as well as strong and trusting relationships with pupils and parents.

 

By ensuring your child is in school every day, you’re giving them the best chance to flourish – academically, socially, and emotionally. Together, we can nurture strong roots for a bright future.

 

​Each child should be in school every day the school is open.

98%+ Excellent – Well done! This will help all aspects of their progress and life in school.

This will give them a good start in life and supports a positive work ethic.

96% Expected attendance - Well done, strive to build on this.

95% attendance - Absence is becoming a concern and may be starting to impact attainment and progress at school.  Please begin to find ways to work with the school improve the situation.

90% and below Poor attendance – Persistent Absence - Absence is now affecting attainment and progress at school. Please work with the school urgently to improve the situation.

85% or below – Unacceptable attendance - Absence is causing a SERIOUS CONCERN. It is affecting attainment and progress and is disrupting your child’s learning.

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We would like to encourage parents to avoid keeping their children out of school where at all possible, every day absent is a day of learning that is missed. 

It all adds up!

100% Attending school everyday gives your child the best chance of success.

98%    = 4 days missed learning per year.

96%    = 7 days missed learning per year.

95%    = almost 2 weeks/9 days missed learning per year.

90%   Attending 4½ days a week = 4 weeks/20 days missed learning per year.

80%   Attending 4 days a week = 8 weeks/40 days missed learning per year.

70%   Attending 3 ½ days a week = 12 weeks/60 days missed learning per year.

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If your child is ill however, please notify the office as soon as possible by telephone on 01453 873349. Following any sickness or diarrhoea, at school or at home, children should not come into school for a minimum of 48 hours. 

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