Current weekly attendance figures by Key Stage:

It is vital that all children attend school for as many days as they can over a school year.  In school we have several initiatives to encourage children to improve their attendance, these are a mixture of individual and group rewards, some over short periods and others longer

We understand that children will get poorly and need to take time off when they are ill.  We ask parents and carers to consider carefully when you should should keep your child off school. Please check the following link for guidance: NHS: Is my child too ill for school?

We ask that you let us know by phoning the school office when your child will be absent from school.

100% Attendance

At the end of each term (December, April, July), children who have attended school every day are rewarded with a badge and certificate.

For those children who have outstanding attendance for the whole year and attended school every day of every term receive a special final reward in July.

We also reward most improved attendance.

Strive for Five

At West Boldon we want all children to have a positive outlook towards attending school everyday. Our attendance initiatives are continuing to be very successful, encouraging and rewarding children to excellent attendance.

Weekly attendance reward

If children attend school for 5 consecutive days and arrive on time all week, each Friday their name will be put into a raffle. A winner from each class will be selected and they will receive a special prize to celebrate their excellent attendance that week.

Termly

Children who achieve a fantastic 100% attendance for the whole term will continue to be rewarded with a special certificate.

Yearly

Children who achieve an amazing 100% for the whole year will continue to be rewarded with a special reward and certificate.

Excellent attendance and punctuality equals greater achievements for your child. All children should have an attendance of at least 96%. We would like to congratulate the parents who ensure their child attends school regularly and arrives on time and we look forward to your support regarding your child’s attendance.

Important links:

Attendance booklet for parents