Common use of ATTENDANCE AND PUNCTUALITY Clause in Contracts

ATTENDANCE AND PUNCTUALITY. Key Principles • Students at the Academy have the right to the best possible education • In order for students to access the best possible education, a high level of attendance is essential • Students’ ability to stay safe, to enjoy school and to achieve well are jeopardised by poor attendance • Every moment of our extended day is a valuable learning opportunity • Students should practice good habits of attendance and punctuality to prepare them for the world of work Our attendance policy lays out how we support, track and sanction students whose attendance falls below our expected level of 97%. Punctuality Students are expected to arrive at the Academy on time to be ready to start their learning. Any lateness will result in an automatic 20 minute Correction, additional minutes will then be added to this time which correlates to the number of minutes a student was late. For example, a student who is 5 minutes late to school will receive a 20 minutes correction plus 5 minutes for the number of minutes they were late, making 25 minutes in total. Where parents know that their child is running late to school, it is helpful to contact the School Office to notify us but please note that the same sanction will apply. The morning register will close at 09:10, meaning any subsequent student arrival will be coded as an unauthorised absence unless there is sufficient reason for this to be authorised. Attendance The diagram below highlights the whole academy approach to attendance monitoring and intervention. 97% to 100% 95% to 97.9% 90% to 94.9% 85% to 89.9% Below 84.9% Green: No Concern Yellow: Concern Amber: Risk of Underachievement Pink: Severe Risk of Underachievement Red: Extreme Concern The Academy has an escalating approach to reinforcing high levels of attendance and intervening in respect of attendance concern.

ATTENDANCE AND PUNCTUALITY. The School Day Year 7 & 8 – Monday, Wednesday & Friday – 8:30am – 3:50pm Tuesday – 8:30am – 2pm Thursday – 8:30am – 2:15pm Year 9 – Monday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday – 8:30am – 3:50pm Tuesday – 8:30am – 2pm Year 10 & 11 - Monday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday – 8:30am – 4pm Tuesday – 8:30am – 2pm Year 12 & 13 - Monday, Wednesday, Thursday – 9am – 4pm Tuesday & Friday – 9am – 2pm Key Principles • Students at the Academy have the right to the best possible education • In order for students to access the best possible education, a high level of attendance is essential • Students’ ability to stay safe, to enjoy school and to achieve well are jeopardised by poor attendance • Every moment of our extended day is a valuable learning opportunity • Students should practice good habits of attendance and punctuality to prepare them for the world of work Our attendance policy lays out how we support, track and sanction students whose attendance falls below our expected level of 97%. Punctuality Students are expected to arrive at the Academy on time to be ready to start their learning. Any lateness will result in an automatic 20 minute Correction, additional minutes will then be added to this time which correlates to the number of minutes a student was late. For example, a student who is 5 minutes late to school will receive a 20 30 minutes correction automatic Correction plus 5 minutes for the number of minutes they were late, making 25 minutes in total. Where parents know that their child is running late to school, it is helpful to contact the School Office to notify us but please note that the same sanction will apply. The morning register will close at 09:10, meaning any subsequent student arrival will be coded as an unauthorised absence unless there is sufficient reason for this to be authorised. Attendance The diagram below highlights the whole academy approach to attendance monitoring and intervention. 97% to 100% 95% to 97.9% 90% to 94.9% 85% to 89.9% Below 84.984.9 % Green: No Concern Yellow: Concern Amber: Risk of Underachievement Pink: Severe Risk of Underachievement Red: Extreme Concern The Academy has an escalating approach to reinforcing high levels of attendance and intervening in respect of attendance concern.

ATTENDANCE AND PUNCTUALITY. Key Principles •  Students at the Academy have the right to the best possible education •  In order for students to access the best possible education, a high level of attendance is essential •  Students’ ability to stay safe, to enjoy school and to achieve well are jeopardised by poor attendance •  Every moment of our extended day is a valuable learning opportunity •  Students should practice good habits of attendance and punctuality to prepare them for the world of work Our attendance policy lays out how we support, track and sanction students whose attendance falls below our expected level of 9798%. Punctuality Students are expected to arrive at the Academy on time before 8.00am to be ready to start their learning. Any lateness after 8.00am will result in an automatic 20 30 minute Correction, additional minutes will then be added to this time which correlates to the number of minutes a student was late. For example, a student who is 5 minutes late to school will receive a 20 30 minutes correction automatic Correction plus 5 minutes for the number of minutes they were late, making 25 35 minutes in total. Where parents know that their child is running late to school, it is helpful to contact the School Office to notify us but please note that the same sanction will apply. The morning register will close at 09:10, meaning any subsequent student arrival will be coded as an unauthorised absence unless there is sufficient reason for this to be authorised. Attendance The diagram below highlights the whole academy approach to attendance monitoring and intervention. 9798% to 100% 95% to 97.9% 90% to 94.9% 85% to 89.9% Below 84.984.9 % Green: No Concern Yellow: Concern Amber: Risk of Underachievement Pink: Severe Risk of Underachievement Red: Extreme Concern The Academy has an escalating approach to reinforcing high levels of attendance and intervening in respect of attendance concern.

ATTENDANCE AND PUNCTUALITY. Key Principles • Students at the Academy have the right to the best possible education • education. In order for students to access the best possible education, a high level of attendance is essential • Students’ essential. Student’s ability to stay and feel safe, to enjoy school and achieve and to achieve well are make a positive contribution may be jeopardised by poor attendance. The Academy aims to ensure that attendance • Every moment of our extended day for all pupils remains at 98% or higher. Attendance is a valuable learning opportunity • Students should practice good habits whole Academy initiative. Helping to create a pattern of regular attendance is everybody’s responsibility, including parents, students and punctuality to prepare them for the world all members of work Our attendance policy lays out how we support, track and sanction students whose attendance falls below our expected level of 97%Academy staff. Punctuality Students are expected to arrive at the Academy on time to be ready to start their learning. Any lateness will result in an automatic 20 minute Correction, additional minutes will then be added to this time which correlates to the number of minutes If a student was late. For exampleis absent from the Academy, a student who is 5 minutes late to school will receive a 20 minutes correction plus 5 minutes for the number of minutes they were late, making 25 minutes in total. Where parents know that their child is running late to school, it is helpful are required to contact the School Office Academy at the earliest opportunity to notify us but please note provide a reason for absence for every day that the same sanction student is not in Sixth Form. If a student is absent and there has been no contact from home by 9:10am, the Sixth Form staff will applycall or text to inform home in the morning. The morning register will close at 09:10, meaning any subsequent student arrival An additional session on Tuesday and Friday afternoon (2.30-4.30pm) will be coded as an unauthorised absence unless there is sufficient reason compulsory for this to be authorisedstudents who have attendance below 95%. Attendance The diagram below highlights the whole academy approach to attendance monitoring and intervention. 97Attendance Statistical Impact 98% to - 100% Able to achieve their full potential 95% to 97.9- 98% Have missed two weeks of school. May drop between 1 – 0.5 Grades per subject. 90% to 94.9% Have missed over a month of school. May drop between 1 – 2 Grades per subject. 85% to 89.9% Below Have missed several months of education. Unlikely to pass any A-levels 84.9% Student will lose their entitlement to continue their course. Green: No Concern Yellow: Concern Amber: Risk of Underachievement Pink: Severe Risk of Underachievement Red: Extreme Concern The Academy has an escalating approach to reinforcing high levels Students with excellent attendance will be entered into a termly raffle. Students can be entered for multiple prizes, if your attendance is above 98% you will have 3 chances of winning, above 97% will get 2 chances and above 96% will get 1 chance. This is attendance and intervening per term not for the year so even if you’ve missed out in respect of attendance concern.the past you can always be entered in the next term. First Prize = £70 voucher (Nandos, Apple, ASOS or Amazon) Second Prize = £50 voucher

ATTENDANCE AND PUNCTUALITY. Key Principles • 4.1 The importance of attendance There is nothing more important than excellent attendance. Without being in school, we cannot help you succeed. Students at the Academy have the right to the best possible education • education. In order for students to access the best possible education, a high level of attendance is essential • Students’ essential. Student’s ability to stay and feel safe, to enjoy school and achieve and to achieve well are make a positive contribution may be jeopardised by poor attendance. The Academy aims to ensure that attendance • Every moment of our extended day for all pupils remains at 98% or higher. Attendance is a valuable learning opportunity • Students should practice good habits whole Academy initiative. Helping to create a pattern of regular attendance is everybody’s responsibility, including parents, students and punctuality to prepare them for the world all members of work Our attendance policy lays out how we support, track and sanction students whose attendance falls below our expected level of 97%Academy staff. Punctuality Students are expected to arrive at the Academy on time to be ready to start their learning. Any lateness will result in an automatic 20 minute Correction, additional minutes will then be added to this time which correlates to the number of minutes If a student was late. For exampleis absent from the Academy, a student who is 5 minutes late to school will receive a 20 minutes correction plus 5 minutes for the number of minutes they were late, making 25 minutes in total. Where parents know that their child is running late to school, it is helpful are required to contact the School Office Academy at the earliest opportunity to notify us but please note provide a reason for absence for every day that the same sanction student is not in Sixth Form. If a student is absent and there has been no contact from home by 9:00am, the Sixth Form staff will applycall or text to inform home in the morning. The morning register will close at 09:10, meaning any subsequent student arrival An additional session on Tuesday and Friday afternoon (2.00pm-4.00pm) will be coded as an unauthorised absence unless there is sufficient reason compulsory for this to be authorisedstudents who have attendance below 95%. Attendance The diagram below highlights the whole academy approach to attendance monitoring and intervention. 97Attendance Statistical Impact 98% to - 100% Able to achieve their full potential 95% to 97.9- 98% Have missed two weeks of school. May drop between 1 – 0.5 Grades per subject. 90% to 94.9% Have missed over a month of school. May drop between 1 – 2 Grades per subject. 85% to 89.9% Below Have missed several months of education. Unlikely to pass any A-levels 84.9% Student will lose their entitlement to continue their course. Green: No Concern Yellow: Concern Amber: Risk of Underachievement Pink: Severe Risk of Underachievement Red: Extreme Concern The Academy has an escalating approach to reinforcing high levels Students with excellent attendance will be entered into a termly raffle. Students can be entered for multiple prizes, if your attendance is above 98% you will have 3 chances of winning, above 97% will get 2 chances and above 96% will get 1 chance. This is attendance and intervening per term not for the year so even if you’ve missed out in respect of attendance concern.the past you can always be entered in the next term. First Prize = £70 voucher (Nandos, Apple, ASOS or Amazon) Second Prize = £50 voucher