Attendance – Don’t miss a Mellers’ minute!
We are proud of what we offer for all the children at Mellers and don’t want anyone to miss out. We know that great attendance is key to helping our children to be the very best that they can be. Being in school every day means our pupils get the best possible chance to learn, build friendships, and develop important life skills.
We aim high when it comes to attendance and punctuality, and we work closely with families to ensure every child gets the support they need to be in school, on time, every day. As a Nottingham City maintained school, we work under the Local Authority policies and procedures which are based on the national attendance guidance issued by the Department of Education.
Why is attendance and punctuality so important?
- Every school day counts – Even missing a few days can make it harder for children to catch up.
- Good habits start early – Attending school regularly sets children up for success in the future.
- Learning is fun – We want all children to enjoy their time at school and make the most of every opportunity.
- School starts at 9:00 – being late is uncomfortable for the children who have to walk into their class late. They may also miss vital teaching input or intervention time.
What can you do?
✔️ Make sure your child arrives on time – school starts at 8.40 am.
✔️ Call us before 9:00 am if your child is unwell and unable to attend.
✔️Update us every day your child is absent from school, not just on the first day of absence.
✔️ Try to book medical appointments outside of school hours where possible.
✔️ Avoid term-time holidays – we can only grant leave in exceptional circumstances.
✔️ Speak to your child’s class teacher, Miss Cannop or Mrs Patel if you are worried about punctuality or attendance.
