Attendance and Punctuality

This week we discussed with the children the importance of coming to school every day and arriving on time.

Coming to school regularly helps everyone feel part of the class, build friendships, and enjoy learning.

We are here to help if you ever find mornings or getting to school tricky.

We asked our Reception children:

• Why do we come to school each day?
• What do we like doing when we come to school?
• How does coming to school help us learn and play?
• Who helps us at school if we need something?
• Who can we talk to if we ever feel sad or worried about coming to school

They told us:

“We come to school to play, learn, and be with our friends. If we ever feel worried about coming to school, we can tell a grown-up and they will help us.”

We asked our KS1 children:

• Why is it helpful to arrive at school when the day starts?
• Why is it important to come to school every day?
• How can we make sure we are ready to learn each morning?
• Who can help us if we’re finding it hard to get to school or be on time?

They told us:

“Being here every day and on time helps us learn more and feel proud of ourselves. If mornings ever feel tricky, we can talk to a grown-up at school — they’re always here to help us.”

We asked our KS2 children:

• What is attendance and punctuality?
• Why do they matter for our learning and our future?
• How does being late or missing school affect us and others?
• What can we do to help ourselves be ready and on time each day?
• Who can we talk to if we’re worried about getting to school on time or coming every day?

They told us:

“Good attendance and punctuality show responsibility and help us achieve our goals.”

“If we ever struggle with mornings, we can talk to a trusted adult in school — there’s always someone who will listen, care and help.”