We’re working hard to build lifelong skills for attendance and punctuality.
At the heart of our attendance ethos is a simple yet powerful goal – to have our children at school, ready to learn, and on time. We’ve set an ambitious target of 97%+ attendance, and we’re fully committed meet and sustain it!
Our commitment to this attendance target is more than just a number; it’s a pledge to provide a rich and fulfilling educational experience for every child. We firmly believe that good attendance and punctuality are essential life skills, contributing to the overall well-being and success of our pupils throughout their lives.
As a school, we take proactive measures to ensure maximum attendance for all pupils. Any challenges hindering attendance are promptly identified and addressed with care and efficiency. We are not just educators; we’re partners in your child’s educational journey.
You’ll often hear our students proudly share our attendance target of 97%+, a testament to the warm and inclusive atmosphere we foster at Westwood Academy. We understand the vital role parents play, and that’s why we prioritise effective communication, establishing strong home/school links to address concerns and celebrate successes together.
Should any challenges arise affecting attendance, rest assured that our team will investigate, identify, and work hand in hand with parents and pupils to find swift and effective solutions. For further insights, please take a moment to explore our Attendance Policy linked below.
Link to South Essex Academy Whole Trust Policies
Term time absence.
We actively promote children being at school during term time and will not, unless there are exceptional circumstances, authorise any leave of absence during school term time. We work with the local authority’s Missing Education and Child Employment service to ensure that if a child misses school regularly through unauthorised absence, that there is a dialogue to try and change the absence or measures put in place to try to make term time absence more difficult. This may include a penalty notice.
If you do want to request an authorised leave of absence, the form to complete is available below, or at the school office:
Paper copies of information and policies are available on request, for free, from the school office.
Please find attached Government guidelines for exclusion periods for various infections and illnesses:
Exclusion Periods for various infections and illnesses – updated Public (5)
Punctuality information:
