Why is school attendance important?
High attainment, confidence with peers and staff, and future aspirations depend on good attendance. Good attendance is important because: Statistics show a direct link between under-achievement and absence below 95%.
Regular attenders make better progress, both socially and academically.
How you Can Help?
The table below show the impact of lost time at school on children's learning, but it also impacts on their well-being. School is the best place for children to be, so if you are not sure whether your child is well enough to come to school speak to us and we can support you.
Attendance During 1 School Year | Equivalent Days | Equivalent Sessions | Equivalent Weeks | Equivalent Hours Missed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 95% | 9 Days | 18 Sessions | 2 Weeks | 54 Hours |
| 90% | 19 Days | 38 Sessions | 4 Weeks | 114 Hours |
| 85% | 29 Days | 58 Sessions | 6 Weeks | 174 Hours |
| 80% | 38 Days | 76 Sessions | 8 Weeks | 228 Hours |
| 75% | 48 days | 96 Sessions | 10 Weeks | 288 Hours |
| 70% | 57 Days | 114 Sessions | 11.5 Weeks | 342 Hours |
| 60% | 67 Days | 134 Sessions | 13.5 Weeks | 402 Hours |
Being 15 minutes late each day is the same as missing 2 weeks of school, over one academic year.
LOST MINUTES = LOST LEARNING
5 minutes late = 3 days lost
10 minutes late = 6.5 days lost
15 minutes late = 10 days lost
20 minutes late = 13 days lost
30 minutes late = 19 days lost