Dear Parents and Carers

Due to an increased amount of lates, please be advised that pupils are expected to be in their classrooms for registration by 8.45am.  All pupils who arrive late must report, with their parent, to the school office where the reason for lateness will be recorded. The pupil will be marked as late in the register.

The register will close at 9.15am. Pupils arriving after the register has closed will be marked as late after registration and this will count as an unauthorised absence.

 A pupil’s lateness will seriously disrupt their learning.

I am sure you share our concern and would wish to work with the school to improve punctuality.  If we can help in any way, please do not hesitate to contact the office or SENCO, as we would be happy to meet and discuss the ways we can support you.

Penalty Notice Information

Absent for 10 or more half-day sessions (five school days) without authorisation during any 100 possible school sessions or 50 school days – these do not need to be consecutive. 

 Penalty Notices are issued to each parent of each child and the amount of the penalty will be £160 to be paid within 28 days, reduced to £80 if paid within 21 days. Failure to pay the penalty in full at the end of the 28-day period may result in prosecution by the Local Authority (Kent County Council).

 Yours sincerely

Upton