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Attendance Matters

Research shows that pupils who attend school regularly achieve higher grades than those who do not. Also, for a looked after child, school can often be the only constant in their life.
 
The Virtual School, therefore, is committed to every Looked After Child receiving a full time education appropriate to their needs.
 
To help achieve this Virtual School has a full time Education Welfare and Liaison Officer who:
 
  • monitors the attendance of Looked After Children;
 
  • supports parents, carers and social workers in accessing appropriate educational provision for looked afer children;
 
  • supports carers, pupils and schools in achieving regular school attendance;
 
  • offers support and advice to carers, social workers, schools and pupils on all aspects of school attendance.
 
If you have queries on any aspect of school attendance with looked after children please contact the Education Welfare and Liaison Officer on 01384 811759.
Children jumping in classroom
Children jumping in classroom
Did you Know?
 
  • 90% Attendance is equal to one session per week of absence. 
 
  • 4 weeks missed every year over 5 secondary school years is equal to half a school year.
 
 
 
Coming to school everyday on time matters!