At Warden Hill, we want every child to attend school every day it is open and to love coming to school. We are proud that our attendance is consistently excellent—always well above local and national figures. Currently, our attendance stands at 97.6%, compared to the national average of 94.8%. This is a testament to our wonderful community and the fact that children truly enjoy being here.
Year to Date
2024 - 2025
2023 - 2024
Good attendance is essential for your child’s learning and wellbeing. It is also an important safeguarding measure, as school provides a protective environment for children. The government is placing a strong emphasis on attendance and our updated Attendance Policy, available on our website, reflects this focus.
Attendance is now seen as a key indicator of school culture and we take this responsibility seriously.
Mr Antonious is our Attendance Champion, and his role is to:
- Monitor attendance across the school
- Work with families to remove barriers
- Communicate and celebrate positive attendance
- Provide staff training to ensure consistency
We understand that children may be ill or have medical appointments and we always take a compassionate approach.
What we look for are patterns – such as frequency of absences, repeated illness, days or lateness – not just the percentage figure. Every number has a story behind it and we want to work with you to ensure the best outcomes for your child.
How We Monitor and Support Attendance
We use four broad tiers to monitor attendance:
- 95% and above – Good attendance
- 90–95% – Monitored and supported by the class teacher
- Below 90% – Monitored and supported by the Attendance Champion
- Below 80% – A tailored plan with the family and Attendance Champion for rapid improvement
Any planned absence must be communicated to the school. If an absence is for a holiday and therefore unauthorised, a meeting with the Attendance Champion will be required. The government promotes a “support first” approach and we are committed to working with families to overcome challenges.
Please note: 10 sessions (5 days) of unauthorised absence will trigger formal monitoring for 10 weeks and support from the Attendance Champion.
Together, we can maintain our excellent attendance and ensure every child thrives. Thank you for your continued support in making Warden Hill a place where children love to learn and grow.