Attendance Matters
Regular school attendance is an important part of giving children the best possible start in life.
Why is it important for children not to miss school?
All parents want the best for their children and for them to get on well in life. Having a good education is important to ensure that they have the best opportunities in their adult life. They only get one chance at school, and your child’s future may be affected by not attending school regularly.
If children do not attend school regularly they may:
- Struggle to keep up with school work. In a busy school day it is difficult for schools to find the extra time to help a child catch up.
- Miss out on the social side of school life. Poor attendance can affect children’s ability to make and keep relationships; a vital part of growing up.
Setting good attendance patterns from an early age, from Nursery through primary school, will also help your child later on in their life.
Why is punctuality so important?
Being on time is vital. Arriving late at school can be very disruptive for your child, their teacher and the other children in class. It is important that children understand the importance of timing and being organised.
The world is run by those who turn up:
Attending school every day = 100% attendance
Attending 4 days a week = 90% attendance = 4 weeks missed per year
Punctuality is just as important. Make every minute count!
