At Applegarth, we believe that good attendance and punctuality are essential for every child to make the most of their learning. Being in school every day, on time, helps children build strong learning habits, develop confidence, and enjoy all the opportunities our school offers.
The school bell rings at 8:40am, and we encourage children to arrive in the playground by this time so they are ready for a calm and prompt start to the day. Registration begins at 8:50am. Children arriving after this point will be marked as late, which will affect their end‑of‑year attendance record.
We appreciate the support of our families in helping children arrive on time and ready to learn each morning.
Absence from School
If your child is unable to attend school, please let us know as soon as possible. Keeping us informed helps us ensure every child’s wellbeing and allows us to maintain accurate attendance records.
You can report an absence by leaving a message on the school answerphone (01609 773521). Please include your child’s name, their class, the reason for the absence, and how long you expect them to be away. This information is required by law and helps us record the absence correctly.
Medical and Dental Appointments
We ask that routine medical and dental appointments are arranged outside the school day whenever possible. If your child does need to attend an appointment during school hours, please inform the school office as early as you can and provide the appointment card. This helps us ensure a smooth handover and keeps our records up to date.
Term‑Time Holidays
We strongly discourage taking holidays during term time, as time away from school can interrupt learning and make it harder for children to keep pace with their classmates. Term‑time absences can only be authorised in exceptional circumstances, at the discretion of the Headteacher.
School Attendance Data
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