Everyone at Blackgates Primary Academy is committed to promoting good attendance and punctuality because we know that there is a direct link between good attendance and educational outcomes.  Pupils who have poor attendance are more likely to achieve less GCSEs and more likely not to be in education, employment or training when they leave school.

All members of academy staff are made aware of how their role impacts on attendance and punctuality as well as the expectations of them in ensuring consistent application of the policy, and the use of absence codes. 

In order to achieve well, children must come to school regularly and on time.  Blackgates Primary Academy strives for 100% attendance, attendance over 96% is deemed as good attendance. If a child has less than 96% attendance they miss at least 10 days a year, which can add up to more than a whole term of learning time over the course of their time in primary school. Blackgates Primary Academy will support pupils and parents/carers to achieve good attendance and punctuality, working closely with parents/ carers where absence is a cause for concern.

As well as having good attendance, arriving at school on time is also extremely important.  If children arrive late to class, they miss important learning and some children tell us it makes them feel embarrassed and it takes them longer to settle on a morning.  You know yourself, if you ever arrive late to work or to an event, how that makes you feel.  Arriving late to school can really impact on a child’s day.  Arriving 10 minutes late every day means that children miss nearly an hour of learning over the week and if this happens regularly in a half term, they could miss the equivalent to a whole day’s learning.

ATTENDANCE TEAM

Promoting good attendance is a whole school responsibility. The Attendance Team oversee that the procedures outlined in this policy are in place and being followed so that we are safeguarding pupils and they come to school regularly. 

ATTENDANCE TEAM CONTACT INFORMATION

Role/ Department

Name and role

Contact Details

SLT member responsible for Attendance:

 

Mrs Jayne Courtney

info@blackgates.leodis.org.uk

0113 8878155

Administration Team Contact:

 

Miss Lucy Hobley

info@blackgates.leodis.org.uk

0113 8878155

Governor responsible for attendance:

Mrs Lisa Rumford

 info@blackgates.leodis.org.uk

0113 8878155

Leodis Family Support Worker:

Miss N Power

n.power@leodis.org.uk

0113 8873618

LSS Cluster Co-ordinator:

Mrs V Hayden

v.hayden@leodis.org.uk

0113 8873609

 

TIMINGS OF THE SCHOOL DAY

Year Group

Class

Doors Open

School Starts

Morning registers close

Time pupils marked late

Afternoon register closes

School finishes

Nursery

Signets

08:40

08:50

09:00

09:00

12:30

15:20

Reception

Robins

08:40

08:50

09:00

09:00

13:00

15:20

Year 1

Doves

08:40

08:50

09:00

09:00

13:00

15:20

Year 2

Penguins

08:40

08:50

09:00

09:00

13:00

15:20

Year 3

Nightingales

08:40

08:50

09:00

09:00

13:00

15:30

Year 4

Ravens

08:40

08:50

09:00

09:00

13:00

15:30

Year 5

Falcons

08:40

08:50

09:00

09:00

13:00

15:30

Year 6

Eagles/Hawks

08:40

08:50

09:00

09:00

13:00

15:30

Every week, the class with the highest attendance rolls the dice and plays Blackgates Monopoly.  If they land on a ‘Chance’ they get a treat chosen by the School Council.

Children who achieve 100% attendance each term are rewarded with a certificate and given a raffle ticket to be entered into a prize draw to win a voucher for the White Rose Shopping Centre or a family treat, such as the cinema or bowling.

Children who greatly improve their attendance are also entered into the prize draw and praise is given to them and their parents for making attendance and/or punctuality more regular. They receive a ‘Most Improved Attendance’ award.

 

 

For any questions or concerns regarding attendance, please speak to Mrs Jayne Courtney.