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Kings Hill School Primary & Nursery

Inspired to believe, Inspired to achieve

Attendance

At Kings Hill School we have high expectations of attendance and aim for at least 97% attendance.

Please click below to see our attendance policy.

Attendance Policy 

Attendance Principles and Aims 

Kings Hill School Primary and Nursery is committed to the continuous raising of achievement of all of our pupils and recognises the impact that physical illness and Mental Health can have on children’s attendance. Regular attendance is critical if our pupils are to thrive from the opportunities presented to them.

One of our basic principles is to support our families to secure good and outstanding attendance in the top quartile of schools.

Good attendance is fundamental to a successful and fulfilling school experience in which pupils progress emotionally, physically and academically.   

We actively promote 100% attendance for all of our pupils but understand there are some circumstances in which parents and pupils will need extra support in order to achieve this.

We recognise that parents/carers have a vital role, and a legal responsibility to ensure good attendance and we aim to work in partnership with parents/carers, pupils and other agencies to resolve attendance problems and support where needed.

 

Is my child too ill for school?

Here is further guidance if you think your child is unwell and you are not certain if they should miss school or not. Not every minor health illness means a child should need a day off.

Guidance from the NHS - Is my child too ill for school ?

Children are required to attend school from 8.55 a.m. until 3.30 p.m. If parents pick up late persistently, children will be taken to after school club where a charge will be applied. Office staff cannot take responsibility of children after 3.30 p.m. except where there is an exceptional circumstance.

 Attendance Information (Last 3 years) 

Attendance

2018/19

 

2019/20

 

2020/21

 

PPG

95.40%

91.40

95.90

FSM

94.80%

90.80

95.7

SEN

95.80%

95.20

95.5

Whole School

96.9%

95.1%

97.2%

 

 Reporting an Absence

 To report your child's absence through illness please telephone the school office on 01732 842739 or email attendance@kings-hill.kent.sch.uk 

To report an absence for your child due to a medical / dental appointment please send proof of your appointment to attendance@kings-hill.kent.sch.uk. Alternatively you can pop into the school office to show a member of the office team. The leave will be unauthorised until proof of the appointment has been seen.

 

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