Good attendance and punctuality are essential to our pupils’ success at school. Your child should attend school each day unless he/she is absent through illness. All absences must be reported by the parent/guardian by using our Studybugs app or by phoning the school on the first day of absence by 9:00am. It is then important for the parent/carer to keep the school updated until your child returns to school.

If you haven’t already, please download the free Studybugs app by visiting your app store, and use it to tell us whenever your child is unwell and not able to attend school or if you are running late.  We also use this system to communicate with you regarding newsletters, events happening in the school and any important dates. 

When your child returns to school, medical evidence must be provided to authorise these absences. Examples of this are an appointment card / letter, text message or prescribed medication. 

Professor Russell Viner, Chief Scientific Adviser at the DfE, has published a blog on tackling winter illness as a driver of school absence. The article outlines seven steps to healthier schools and higher school attendance.

Meet Curious Quinn and his friend Quanley. They help all of us show up, shine, and learn together every day."

• Being on Time: Just like Quanley and Quinn high-five at the start of an adventure, showing up on time means you never miss out on the fun, games, or morning learning with your friends.
• Curiosity: Quinn knows that when you come to school, every day brings a brand-new puzzle, story, or project to figure out.
• Teamwork: When you’re here, our class team is complete! Quanley and Quinn love seeing full classrooms where everyone can high-five and learn side by side.

Whenever you see Quanley and Curious Quinn around school, remember their message: Every day counts, and we are so glad YOU are here!

 

Our Curwen attendance target is 96%

 

PUNCTUALITY

Pupils need to arrive on time at 8:45am and should be collected promptly from their class at 3.15pm. Gates open at 3:10pm. Any children arriving after 8:55am will need to enter via the school office and receive a late mark.  

Year 5 and 6 pupils may make their own way home with parental consent and agreement from the class teacher. Nursery up to Year 4 must be collected. We recommend this is by someone aged 16 or over.

Please also note that holidays during term time will not be authorised unless the circumstances are agreed to be exceptional. Unauthorised absences may incur a fine by Newham Council. 

 

Penalty Notice changes from 19th August 2024