Attendance

Please read our Attendance Policy. 

Important information - Term time holidays

Improving school attendance is a key priority for all schools across Essex. Where families choose to take a family holiday during term time, this can detrimentally impact a pupil’s progress and can prevent them from fulfilling their true academic potential. Our school attendance policy, available via our school website, clearly sets out the process that parents should follow if they wish to apply for leave during term time. Please note that applications should only be made, if you feel that there are exceptional circumstances which mean that the leave cannot be taken during the school holidays.

We would ask all parents to note that, where families choose to go on holiday during term time and the absences are coded as unauthorised, Essex County Council may not issue penalty notices and may instead proceed to prosecution and place the case directly before the Magistrates for their consideration in court. If found guilty by the Magistrates, parents could face a fine of up to £2,500 and/or 3 months imprisonment.

 

Application for leave of absence form

100% Attendance 2022-2023

8 pupils have gained 100% attendance last year! To celebrate this amazing achievement, all pupils received a special certificate on the last day of term. They also attend the 'Film Afternoon' for achieving 100% attendance and invited to attend an afternoon tea party with Mrs Derwin, the Headteacher.

Well done to all of you! We are so proud of you all.