Attendance @ Collingwood

We believe that we do amazing and important things every day in school and that every day and every minute matters.

Research shows that there is a direct link between school attendance and attainment and progress. Poor attendance and missing lessons has a direct negative impact upon a child’s success in learning. Missing out on lessons leaves children vulnerable to falling behind. Children with poor attendance tend to achieve less in both primary and secondary school. At Collingwood, we aim to support and enable our pupils to fulfil their potential and provide them with every opportunity for a positive and successful future. Your child must be in school. In order to achieve this, you have a responsibility for ensuring the attendance and punctuality of your child. Your child deserves the best start in life and a regular education will provide this. No future employer will employ an individual if they cannot arrive to work on time or take a lot of days off.

At Collingwood we expect all pupils to attend school at least 96%.

Punctuality is equally important as a child who is late is also missing out on learning opportunities and lost learning. Being punctual is also a good discipline as it supports organisation and good timekeeping both of which are vital skills for the future. A pupil arriving late for a lesson not only misses learning but also causes disruption for the other pupils in class.

Being 5 minutes late each day is the same as missing 3 whole days of school.

Being 15 minutes late each day is the same as missing two whole weeks at school.

If you require support in getting your child to school, please contact us. We are always here to help.

Attendance Policy 

• Attendance Policy

Our attendance leaflet and traffic light system

• Attendance leaflet for parents and carers

Welcome letters for parents

• Welcome to Reception attendance letter
• Welcome to Year 1 - Year 6 attendance letter
• Importance of Punctuality letter