Procedure for late children:

• Children in Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2 should arrive at school before 8:45am.

• Any child who arrives between 8:45am and 9:15am is deemed as being late before the register has closed. 
• You will need to sign them in the electronic system at the school office. A reason for their lateness will also be required.
• The office staff will mark their name with a L Code on the register. 38 L Codes over a 100-day period will result in a Fixed Penalty Notice being issued. 

• Any child who arrives after 9:15am is deemed as being late after the register has closed. 
• You will need to sign them in the electronic system at the school office. A reason for their lateness will also be required.
• The office staff will mark their name with a U Code on the register. 10 U codes over a 10-week period will result in a Fixed Penalty Notice being issued.

Procedure if a child is absent because of serious illness:

• On the first day of absence (and every day afterwards until they return) parents/carers should notify school by telephone: 0115 978 6351 or text: +441158240163. They should also provide the reason(s) why their child will be absent and state what the likely day of return will be.

• If a telephone call or text message is not received, school will contact parents/carers to enquire about their child’s absence. Please provide at least two contacts in case of an emergency.

Procedure for home visits from senior members of staff:

• If no contact can be made regarding a child’s absence, then the following will also occur:

Procedure for Penalty Notice fines for school attendance: