What impact does my child’s level of attendance have?
- 97%+ school target
- 97 – 100% Well done
- 91 – 96% Risk of underachievement
- 85 – 90% Serious risk of underachievement
- Below 85% Serious cause for concern and underachievement.
Did you know?
Categories | Learning days lost |
Acceptable sickness & unforeseen absences. | 98% = 4 days |
97% = 6 days | |
96% = 8 days | |
Attendance below 95% is of concern to the school & you will be contacted automatically.10 days unauthorised absences for holidays over the year mean you will only achieve 95% attendance. Sickness & medical appointments, although usually unavoidable & authorised, will add further to your child’s absence record. | 95% = 10 days |
94% = 12 days | |
93% = 14 days | |
92% = 16 days | |
Poor attendance Attendance below 90% is a serious concern. Your child has now missed nearly 4 weeks’ education. You may be referred to the Early Help team at the local authority. |
91% = 18 days |
90% = 20 days | |
89% = 21 days | |
88% = 23 days | |
87% = 25 days | |
86% = 27 days | |
Very poor attendance | 85% = 29 days |
84% = 31 days | |
82% = 35 days | |
80% = 39 days |