Attendance
Rationale
Alva Academy is committed to working with parents, carers, children and other stakeholders to ensure that, wherever possible, all children enrolled at this school receive an education that maximises the opportunity for every pupil to achieve his/her potential. Staff will work with pupils and families to ensure that each pupil attends regularly and punctually.
The school is also required to keep an attendance register of every pupil. It is this information that constitutes the certificate of attendance presented in court proceedings. It also provides the evidence for the Children's Reporter.
Purpose of the policy
- To maximise overall attendance and punctuality in school.
- To make attendance and punctuality a priority for all pupils, parents/carers, teachers and support staff.
- To define respective roles and responsibilities to ensure consistency in dealing with issues of attendance and absence.
- To ensure the accurate recording of attendance and absence in accordance with SEED guidance.
Want to know more?
If you would like to know more about our Attendance Policy, you can either request more information or download the entire document from our Resources and Download section.