At Rawmarsh Ryecroft Infant School, we believe that in order to facilitate teaching and learning, good attendance is essential. Pupils cannot achieve their full potential if they do not regularly attend school.

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.

We annually review our attendance practise and take a whole-school approach to securing good attendance. We recognise the impact that our efforts in other areas – such as the curriculum, behaviour standards, bullying, SEND support, pastoral support, and the effective use of resources such as pupil premium – can have on improving pupil attendance.

We celebrate good attendance through:

· Weekly assemblies

· Monthly prizes

· Half termly awards

· Annual awards and prizes for those achieving 100%

Our school attendance policy outlines the steps taken to support excellent attendance.

 

Leave of Absence in Term Time

From 19^th August 2024 the Government introduced a new National Framework for Penalty Notices. Under the new framework all schools will be required to consider a Fixed Penalty Notice (FPN) when a child has missed 10 or more sessions for unauthorised reasons in 10 school weeks. Each school day has two sessions AM and PM, meaning 10 sessions could be 5 full school days or 10 half days.

 

The National Framework for Penalty Notices sets out that a maximum of 2 FPN’s per parent, per child can be issued within a rolling 3-year period. If the national threshold is met for a third time (or subsequent times) within 3 years, further enforcement action will be considered.

 

First FPN in a 3-year period £160 per parent, per child to be paid within 28 days. Reduced to £80 per parent, per child if paid within 21 days.

 

Second FPN in a 3-year period £160 per parent, per child to be paid within 28 days.

 

Third Occasion in a 3-year period – A FPN will not be issued and the Local Authority will consider alternative enforcement.

 

For further information please visit:

https://www.rotherham.gov.uk/education-2/school-attendance

 

	Attendance and Absence Policy	[pdf 325KB]
	Leave of Absence Request Form	[pdf 111KB]
	Attendance and Punctuality Information 2025-2026	[pdf 193KB]