At All Saints First School, we are committed to ensuring that every child receives the very best education and has the opportunity to flourish academically, socially and emotionally. A key part of this is excellent attendance. When children are in school every day, on time and ready to learn, they are able to make the most of every opportunity and truly thrive.
Every lesson matters — and we want every child to benefit from them all.
Working together to support attendance
At All Saints, we take a warm, supportive and partnership-based approach to attendance, in line with the Department for Education’s latest guidance, Working Together to Improve School Attendance. We are proud to be supported in this work by the Innovate2Educate Partnership, ensuring our approach is consistent, fair and rooted in best practice.
We understand that sometimes families may face challenges that affect attendance. If this happens, we want you to talk to us. By working together early, we can often prevent small concerns from becoming bigger difficulties.
Our approach includes:
- Open and early communication if attendance becomes a concern
- Listening carefully to understand any barriers your family may be experiencing
- Offering practical support and guidance
- Working with external agencies, where appropriate, to provide additional help
Our priority is always to support families first, building strong relationships so that children feel happy, secure and ready to learn each day.
What the law says
The law states that every child of compulsory school age is entitled to a full-time education suitable to their age, ability and any special educational needs.
Parents and carers have a legal responsibility to ensure their child receives this education. If your child is registered at All Saints, this means they are expected to attend every day the school is open, unless:
- They are genuinely too unwell to attend
- Exceptional circumstances have been agreed in advance with the Headteacher
- Another statutory reason applies
The government is clear that attendance is a shared responsibility between families, schools, trusts and local authorities. Where attendance does not improve despite support, schools are required to follow formal procedures, which may include legal intervention. However, our aim is always to work closely with you to prevent this becoming necessary.
Our commitment to you
At All Saints First School, supported by the Innovate2Educate Partnership, we are committed to:
- Promoting a culture where attendance is valued and celebrated
- Supporting families with compassion, understanding and fairness
- Acting consistently in line with national guidance
- Ensuring every child has the very best opportunity to succeed
If you ever have concerns about your child’s attendance, please speak to us as soon as possible. By working together, we can ensure your child benefits from everything our happy and caring school community has to offer.