If you would like support with attendance routines or strategies at home, please feel free to speak to Mrs Peace at the gate or arrange a time to meet with her in school.

Term Time Absence Request Form

Oakfield First School does not authorise term time absence unless there are exceptional circumstances. To request a leave of absence you must have parental responsibility and complete the form below.

Absence

If your child is ill, you are required to notify the school before 9.30am each day giving a reason for absence via our school email address  attendance@oakfieldfirstschool.org.uk. If we do not receive written confirmation of your child's absence it will be recorded as un-authorised.

If your child has been sick, or had an upset stomach, they will need to have 48 hours off school from when the symptoms have ceased, before they can come back to school.

GP appointment/Dental appointments

Please can we request booking of routine dental or GP appointments outside of school hours. If your child does have an appointment during school time, we will ask for proof of appointment which can be either text or confirmation email from the dental practice or GP surgery.

Your child's education is your child's future

What can parents and carers do to encourage school attendance?

• Encourage your child to come to school. School is fun and exciting!
• Don’t keep them off from school unless they are REALLY poorly.
• Give yourself and your child plenty of time in the morning. Stick to the same routine.
• Make sure your child goes to bed at a reasonable time.
• Contact the school first thing in the morning if they are unwell and keep them informed.
• Bring your child to school on time and pick them up on time.
• Let the school know if you change your address and/or telephone number.
• If you are experiencing problems with getting your child to school; speak to the teaching staff early.
• Don’t take holidays in term time

Poor Punctuality

• If your child is frequently late for school it adds up to lost learning:
• Arriving 5 minutes late every day adds up to over 3 days lost each year
• Arriving 15 minutes late every day is the same as being absent for 2 weeks a year
• Arriving 30 minutes late every day is the same as being absent for 19 days a year
• 19 days lost a year through being late = 90% attendance.
• If your child attends school they are more likely to get on in life.
• If your child regularly misses school, they are more likely to become involved in anti social behaviour.
• If a child misses just one day a week, over the course of their school career they will miss two years of schooling.