Attendance
Working Together to Support Excellent Attendance
At Barham Church of England Primary School, we want every child to attend regularly so that they can flourish academically, socially and emotionally. We know that attendance difficulties can occur for a variety of reasons and our approach is always to work in partnership with families, identifying and removing barriers wherever possible. Attendance concerns are managed through a graduated and supportive approach.
Attendance Pathway
What Do Attendance Percentages Mean?
Attendance |
Approximate Days Missed in a School Year |
98% |
4 days |
95% |
10 days |
90% |
19 days |
85% |
29 days |
80% |
38 days |
50% |
95 days |
Even small reductions in attendance can quickly add up. A child with 90% attendance misses the equivalent of almost four weeks of learning across a school year.
How We Can Help
If your child is experiencing difficulties attending school, we encourage you to contact us as early as possible. Support may include:
- Meetings with school staff.
- Attendance Support Plans.
- Pastoral or wellbeing support.
- Support from the SEND team.
- Early Help referrals.
- Liaison with health services or other agencies.
- Reasonable adjustments where appropriate.
Our Commitment
We will:
- ✓ Listen to concerns and work in partnership with families.
- ✓ Seek to understand barriers to attendance.
- ✓ Offer support at the earliest opportunity.
- ✓ Promote excellent attendance through a positive school culture.
- ✓ Use formal procedures only when support has not secured improvement.
Need Support?
If you are worried about your child's attendance for any reason, please contact:
Mrs Michelle Anderson – Deputy Head and Attendance Officer
Mrs Jo Duhig – Headteacher
Barham Church of England Primary School
Tel: 01227 831312
Email: office@barham.kent.sch.uk
Every day matters. Every lesson counts. Together we can help every child be in school, belong, achieve and flourish.
