Attendance Help and Advice
What should I do if I have concerns about my child's attendance?
Where a parent or carer has concerns about their child’s attendance, we really want to hear from you so that we can work together to reduce absence from school. You should still do everything you can to help your child attend as much as possible whilst waiting for help and support to be put into place.
We know that for some children, attending school and the routine of learning is more difficult - please do not hesitate to get in touch with us. Your first point of contact should be your child’s Tutor, Head of Year or Pastoral Lead who will work with you and your child to overcome the issues. We will agree a set of joint actions to support your child and will arrange times to review these actions and your child’s progress. Depending on the reasons for your child’s absence, this may take the form of an action plan, medical support plan, individual health care plan, an early help plan, or a parenting contract.
Attendance Team
Attendance leads (ID 1289)
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Senior Attendance ChampionMr Kieran Mogford - Deputy Headteacher
Senior Attendance Champion
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Attendance OfficerMrs Charlotte Davidson
Attendance Officer
Key Stage Leads
Key Stage 3 (ID 1290)
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Transition & Year 7 Key Stage LeadMr Ben Donlin
Transition & Year 7 Key Stage Lead
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Year 8 & 9 Key Stage LeadMiss Rebecca Nichols
Year 8 & 9 Key Stage Lead
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Head of Year 7Miss Holly Keary
Head of Year 7
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Head of Year 8Mr Matt Shafto
Head of Year 8
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Head of Year 9Mr Paul Wilson
Head of Year 9
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Head of Year 9Mrs Elizabeth Currant
Head of Year 9
Heads of Year
Heads of Year (ID 1266)
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Miss Holly KearyHead of Year 7
Miss Holly Keary
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Mr Matt ShaftoHead of Year 8
Mr Matt Shafto
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Mrs Elizabeth CurrantHead of Year 9 (shared role)
Mrs Elizabeth Currant
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Mr Paul WilsonHead of Year 9 (shared role)
Mr Paul Wilson
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Mr Dariuz DaveyHead of Year 10
Mr Dariuz Davey
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Mr Anthony HopkinsHead of Year 11
Mr Anthony Hopkins
Where can I access further resources to help with my child's attendance?
- How to improve your child’s school attendance and where to get support – The Education Hub (blog.gov.uk)
- Mental health resources for children, students, parents, carers and school/college staff – The Education Hub (blog.gov.uk)
- Guidance for parents on school attendance (childrenscommissioner.gov.uk)
- Is my child too ill for school? - NHS (www.nhs.uk)
- How can I support myself and my child through their school anxiety and avoidance? - BBC Bitesize
- School anxiety and refusal: How parents can help their child get through tough times - BBC Bitesize
- Young Minds - www.youngminds.org.uk
- www.otrbristol.org.uk
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