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Every Lesson Counts
At Farlingaye we are committed to supporting every student to achieve their best. Regular attendance is essential for academic progress, wellbeing, and future opportunities. We ask for your support in ensuring your child attends school every day.
Nationally, absence remains a concern: the overall absence rate in England is approximately 6.8%, and around 1 in 5 pupils are persistently absent (missing 10% or more of school). Missing just one day every two weeks results in 90% attendance, which is classed as persistent absence and can significantly impact attainment, progress, and social development; by the time a student reaches their GCSEs, 90% attendance equates to having missed around half a year of schooling in total! This link between attendance and outcomes is well established; last year the average GCSE grades for students with below 80% attendance was 2.4 in Maths and 2.8 in English, compared to 5.2 in maths and 5.1 in English for those with attendance above 95%. Put simply, being in school regularly makes a very real difference to students’ achievement.
In line with Suffolk County Council guidance and the Working Together to Improve School Attendance (DfE) framework:
• Students are expected to achieve at least 96% attendance
• Students must arrive on time every day
• Parents/carers are responsible for ensuring regular and punctual attendance
We will work proactively with families and may involve the Local Authority where attendance is a concern.
Any queries, please email our Attendance Officer, Mrs Kim Smith at: kmsmith@farlingaye.suffolk.sch.uk
or attendance@farlingaye.suffolk.sch.uk
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