ATTENDANCE AND PUNCTUALITY

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1 ATTENDANCE AND PUNCTUALITY Aims: To recognise that good time keeping and attendance at school is a key requirement for good progress in learning. To maintain effective systems and procedures for encouraging regular school attendance. To investigate any underlying causes for poor attendance. To inform parents in order that they may cooperate with the systems and procedures of the policy. The Deputy Headteacher is responsible for the operational management of the attendance policy. The Leadership Team and all teaching staff will work to raise levels of enjoyment and commitment to learning. Registering pupils and categorising absence The rules and regulations for recording pupils attendance can be found in the front of class registers. The appropriate symbols for recording any absence are also located in the front of registers. Woodfield use the OMR Registration Sheets and Absence Sheets and staff fill them in in pencil. All registers are printed in alphabetical order. The gates open at 8.30 am and the school day begins at 8.45 am. Registers are taken at 8.45 am and must be closed by 9.05 am in the morning session and 1.45 pm in the afternoon. It is vital that all children attend the registration room. The school day ends at 3.15 pm. Monitoring attendance Persistent lateness should be notified to the office staff who will issue a letter to parents stressing the importance of good time keeping and regular attendance. Children who arrive at school after the gates have been locked will need to use the main entrance and be registered in the Late Book. Parents are expected to telephone the school or personally inform the office on the first morning of absence then inform the class teacher by letter to confirm the reason for absence on the child s return to school. This will enable the correct code to be allocated to the absence. By contacting the school the parent is indicating that they are aware of the child s absence and that the child is safe. The class teacher will retain all letters regarding absence in the back of the register. Registers are stored in school for a period of five years once completed. Absence letters are stored for a period of two years. If the school is not informed of the reason for absence, a standard letter will be sent from the office requesting the reason. Authorised absence is where the school has given permission for a child to be away or has accepted an explanation offered afterwards. If an unsatisfactory reason is given for an absence (for example, shopping) the child is recorded as having an unauthorised absence. This is pointed out to the parent where possible. The school will make every effort to address attendance problems and will work closely with the Educational Welfare Officer (Julie Davis) where there is persistent lateness or absence.

2 Attendance problems are often the result of some underlying cause so the pupil will investigate whether there are any school or home factors (or both) that are affecting the pupil s school attendance. Holiday leave Parents/carers considering holidays or other absences during school time should first discuss the implications with the Deputy Headteacher before making any commitments, especially if the absence is of lengthy duration. If extended absence for a period longer than two weeks during term time is planned, parents/carers must explain why they think it necessary for their child/children to be away for a period of more than two weeks: 1. The nature and purpose of the visit 2. The length of the absence and its impact on the child/children s education, particularly in terms of continuity of learning 3. The place or other country being visited and whether absence is seen as a rare event in the child/children s school career Parents/carers should also consider whether the timing of the proposed visit is at the most appropriate time of year and at the least disruptive point in the child s school career. The Headteacher or Deputy may not grant any leave of absence during term time unless they deem it to be exceptional circumstances. Only the Headteacher or Deputy at Woodfield has the discretion to authorise leave and this will be considered on an individual basis. The Headteacher or Deputy will determine the number of school days a child can be away from school if the leave is granted. Parents/carers cannot demand a leave of absence as an automatic right. Parents can be fined for taking their children on holiday during term time without the consent of the school. On occasions when the school has not been notified of a holiday the EWO will be notified. A child would normally be removed from the register after 20 days, unless the EWO is aware of extenuating circumstances. Maintaining good attendance Letters can be translated upon request or parents may approach the appropriate members of staff for a verbal translation. Registers will be analysed on a weekly basis to identify any trends for individual pupils, classes or year groups. The school aims to achieve and celebrate success in terms of good attendance. Praise, Certificates and Rewards will take place daily, weekly, half termly, termly and yearly for individual attendance. A weekly certificate will be issued to the class with the highest attendance. At the end of the school year those children who have achieved 100% attendance will be awarded a special prize/reward in recognition of their success. Attendance % Attendance %

3 Attendance target % Attendance at Woodfield needs to continue to improve in order to eventually achieve 94.5% + BEHAVIOUR This policy deals with the expectations of behaviour at Woodfield Academy, the support to help children develop and maintain those desired behaviours and the consequences should behaviour fall below our expectations. Woodfield Academy encourages positive attitudes towards behaviour.modelling from staff and pupils in all areas of school life sets a good example. ATTENDANCE LEARNINGBEHAVIOURACHIEVEMENT The Behaviour policy has three main objectives: 1. To create a structure which is understood by all and promotes consistent approaches, for the pupils to take ownership. 2. To have positive strategies to promote good behaviour 3. To create a clear structure of sanctions to respond effectively to inappropriate or unacceptable behaviour. There is a flowchart chain of responsibility but ultimately it starts with the form teacher with serious matters filtering to the Assistant Head > Deputy>Headteacher. Policy Aims Promotes an ) A a sense of self discipline orderly community ) C controlling our own actions and words where learning takes ) E ensure respect for property and people place Expectations Think, learn and care are all key words plus our mission statement and school aims to endeavour to promote positive attitudes towards self, others, property and the environment. Pupils are expected:- To show good manners Think of others Behave in a manner that promotes their safety and that of others Try and show respect at all times to adults in and out of school To understand the school systems for rewards and sanctions To accept that each child has a right to an education free from disruption or distress To provide a safe and secure environment for everyone to prosper Ethos and Morals Woodfield will endeavour to protect and promote established moral values. We will seek to counter any negative images of race, religious belief, disability, gender and homophobia. Physical Restraint

4 The use of physical restraint is not part of the disciplinary/class management process it is an emergency response, albeit a considered one, to an exceptional situation. Restraint must be justified. Any use of physical restraint must be recorded Further guidance Worcestershire County Council Guidelines for school staff in case of Physical Restraint.

5 Code of Conduct/School Expectations No rudeness = Speak politely with manners to all adults. If you are asked to do something you are expected to do it Uniform = Shirts tucked in. Ties, blazers on. Chewing Gum = No chewing gum in lessons or round the school building Littering = Keep school tidy by helping to pick up litter and not drop it Out of Bounds = Be in the correct areas at all times. Jewellery = No jewellery should be worn in school Registration = You must attend. Sit at a desk reading a book, magazine or other suitable material White Slips = Try not to get white slips/referrals in any lessons Bags/Rucksacks for PE =do not carry them round the building Follow the one way system IF YOU DO ALL THE ABOVE WE WILL BE REALLY HAPPY AND YOU WILL BE A GOOD, WELL-RESPECTED PUPIL. Class Room Expectations Agreed by all pupils in order to create a positive learning community. Start of Lesson:

6 Arrive on time Enter room sensibly and quietly when asked Sit at your desk when asked Take out your equipment needed for the lesson During Lesson: Do not interrupt the teacher when they are talking Put your hand up to speak/answer questions Have all your essential kit Work sensibly with others, do not distract or annoy No chewing gum/sweets Do not take anything into the lesson which may cause distractions, ie mobile phone Drinks - water only End of Lesson: The bell and clock are signals for your teacher not you Pack away when the teacher asks Pick up litter, tidy up your area Leave when teacher says Remember there is no excuse for rudeness. Breaking a rule will result in a consequence.

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10 INTERNAL EXCLUSIONS Out of lesson misdemeanour First time serious offence FIXED TERM EXCLUSIONS CRITERIA Swearing at a member of staff Serious verbal, written or physical threat to self and/or others Persistent refusal (outside lessons) Persistent bullying in school If in possession of drugs/tobacco/alcohol Intention of/or actual use of a weapon (police notification) Any discovery of a weapon on the school premises will result in investigation and possible sanction PERMANENT EXCLUSION Any serious verbal, written or physical threat creating major disruption or need for an emergency procedure. What else can help? Useful strategies/agencies SEN involvement Social stories Play therapy Thrive Involvement of Behaviour Support Team Involvement of Educational Psychologist Pastoral Support Plans Managed Moves Refocus Group In school mentoring Internal isolation Family Support Agencies TAF Report Systems Early Help Rewards and Praise Woodfield strives to produce an environment where pupils work hard to reach their potential. Every incident of good practice should be recognised and praised. This attention re-enforces the practice since it is the reward everyone seeks. Staff at Woodfield should always attempt to catch pupils being good and reward appropriately. Recognition and Praise includes A simple thank you and a smile A thumbs up Verbal praise A written comment in the homework diary Referring the pupil to the class teacher Referring the pupil to the Head of Department

11 Referring the pupil to the Deputy Headteacher or Headteacher Positives Outstandings Postcards home/phone calls home Commendation Pupil of the week certificates Letters home from the Deputy Headteacher/HeadteacherGood choice tree leaves Positives

12 Can be awarded for the following reasons: Effort and commitment in/out of the classroom Polite and respectful behaviour Teamwork/helping others Thoughtfulness Positive participation Collective effort Good quality homework Respecting the environment Leadership skills Hardworking attitude When a student achieves 50, 75, 100, 150,200, 300, 400, their success will be shared in the Celebration Assembly for their key stage, where the student will receive a certificate to recognise their achievement, and a voucher system of rewards will operate which is in the back of homework diaries. Celebration Assemblies There are 2 Celebration Assemblies per fortnight at Woodfield where each key stage reflects on the high quality work of the pupils and the success of the pupils. Outstandings Outstandings are awarded across the school and each form tutor keeps a record of the number of achievements each pupil has achieved in their form. An outstanding will be rewarded for the following: a high level of academic achievement consistently high levels of effort throughout the lesson a piece of work that is dramatically higher in quality than the standard the pupil normally produces They will be rewarded by Postcard 1 hr extended lunch or time Postcards Pupils who have performed to a high standard over a number of lessons who receive a postcard home from the subject teacher to recognise the achievements and progress made. Pupil of the week In key Stage assemblies subject teachers will select a pupil who has made outstanding progress or achieved a high level of relative attainment and award them with a certificate. Letters from the Deputy Headteacher/Headteacher At the end of a term pupils will be nominated by staff to receive a letter of commendation from the Headteacher in recognition of their positive contributions.

13 Good Choice Leaves Pupils at Woodfield are awarded a leaf for an act of kindness, generosity, promoting community spirit and a togetherness, each child will be rewarded with a trip at the end of the year. Participation to reach Potential By participating in PE activities outside of lessons you will be rewarded by having free access to school trips eg the Snowdome. For every 15 minutes spent in an after school club pupils receive 1 point. The more points the pupils achieve the greater their chance of being selected for these trips. W o o d f i e l d Go l d M e m b e r sh i p Criteria Per Term: No white slips No detentions 95% or above attendance Rewards: Afternoon off Timetable Disco/Music/Party Pizza s Pin Badge Letter Home Newsletter Autumn Term Celebration

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