Attendance
Attendance Team
Headteacher
Mrs M Beetlestone
Assistant Headteacher
Mrs V Popham
Family Support Coordinator
Mrs T Wood
Admin
Mrs L Morris & Mr Adam Watson
Telephone: 01329 234381
Email: admin@woodcotschool.co.uk
Please also refer to the full attendance policy that can be found on our website
Our Mission
At Woodcot, we believe good attendance is vital for a child to achieve their full potential.
We aim to promote good attendance by providing a safe and motivating environment for all children.
As a team, we will together break down any barriers a child or family may have to accessing their education.
Every child matters
Every day matters
Every minute matters
If you need support with you child's attendance
Please reach out to a member of the attendance team or inform your child's class teacher.
What do I do if my child is poorly?
If your child is going to be absent from school, you must contact the
school office before 9.00 am
to provide a reason for absence. You can either call 01329 234381 or email admin@woodcotschool.co.uk
Parental Responsibility
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Ensure their child attends every day the school is open except when a statutory reason applies.
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Notify the school as soon as possible when their child has to be unexpectedly absent (e.g. sickness).
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Only request leave of absence in exceptional circumstances and do so in advance.
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Book any medical appointments around the school day where possible.
School Responsibility
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Have a clear school attendance policy on the school website which all staff, pupils and parents understand.
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Develop and maintain a whole school culture that promotes the benefits of good attendance.
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Accurately complete admission and attendance registers.
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Have robust daily processes to follow up absence.
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Have a dedicated senior leader with overall responsibility for championing and improving attendance.
Hampshire Responsibility
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Have a strategic approach to improving attendance for the whole area and make it a key focus of all frontline council services.
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Have a School Attendance Support Team that works with all schools in their area to remove area-wide barriers to attendance.
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Provide each school with a named point of contact in the School Attendance Support Team who can support with queries and advice.
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Offer opportunities for all schools in the area to share effective practice.