Attendance

"EVERYONE TO EXCEL THROUGH PRIDE AND AMBITION"

‘It is the legal responsibility of every parent to make sure their child receives an education either by attendance at a school or by education otherwise than at a school.’

ATTENDING SCHOOL EVERY DAY HELPS YOUR CHILD:

To take part in lessons, access learning and reach their full potential
To be involved in all aspects of school life
To enjoy a structured routine
To make friends and develop social skills
To feel part of the school community
To value and understand the importance of education
To have greater success throughout secondary school

Parents are required to call the school to report their child’s absence before 8:55am on the day of the absence and each subsequent day of absence and advise when they are expected to return.

Managing Poor Attendance:

At Montem, we believe every children has the right to attend school regularly. In our drive raise attendance, we will on:

Day 1 of absence: A Classdojo message be sent home;
Day 2 of absence: Class teacher will phone home;
Day 3 of absence: Senior Leaders are notified;
Day 4 of absence: Home visit by Attendance Officer and Director of Inclusion.
Day 5 of absence: Parents will be invited in for a meeting with the SLT.

Lost Learning Time

A good education gives children the best possible start in life. All children at Montem Academy have an equal chance of making good use of the education offered; to achieve this, it is of vital importance that children attend school regularly and punctually. Children who do not attend school regularly and on time have difficulty keeping up with work and under-achieve.

ARRIVING AT SCHOOL ON TIME HELPS YOUR CHILD:

Access all of the important learning, which leads to greater achievement
Have some social time to settle into class.
Prevents them from feeling embarrassed.
Prevents them from disturbing the learning of the rest of the class.

Managing Lateness:

At Montem, we believe, ‘Every Second Counts’. In our drive to improve punctuality, we will on:

The 3^rd late: A classdojo message will be sent home
The 4^th late: Class teacher will phone home
The 5^th late: Parents will be invited in for a meeting with the SLT.

Start and Finish Times

Children should arrive at school at 8:40 for an 8:45 start to the day

Parents should arrive at school for 3:25 for a 3:30 collection

Attendance Ambassadors

We are here to help.

At Montem, we understand that it can be difficult to get your child to school. Montem’s Attendance Team is here to support you with any issues you and your child may face that stop them from attending school.