Attendance

Attendance and Punctuality

The staff and governors of Kimberworth Community Primary School regard good attendance and punctuality as high priority and are committed to a whole school approach to this. Our aim is to ensure our school works in partnership with parents, our local community, outside agencies and the local authority to support and promote good attendance and punctuality.

The aim of our school policy is to develop good attendance and punctuality to give the children the best chances in life. We believe that only by attending school regularly and punctually will our children be able to take full advantage of the educational opportunities available to them and achieve their full potential.

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National Framework for Fixed Penalty Notices

From 19th August 2024 the Government have introduced a new National Framework for Penalty Notices. Under the National Framework all schools will be required to consider a Fixed Penalty Notice (FPN) when a child has missed 10 or more sessions for unauthorised reasons in 10 school weeks. Each school day has 2 sessions, AM and PM, meaning 10 sessions could be 5 full school days or 10 half days.

In the majority of cases, schools and the Council will try and provide support to help you improve your child’s attendance first, but if this isn’t effective, or if the absence is for an unauthorised term time holiday, parents may receive an FPN. FPN’s are used as an alternative to prosecution.

The National Framework for Penalty Notices sets out that a maximum of 2 FPN’s per child, per parent can be issued within a rolling 3-year period. If the national threshold is met for a third time (or subsequent times) within 3 years, another tool will be used.

First FPN in a 3-year period: £160 per parent, per child to be paid within 28 days. Reduced to £80 per parent, per child if paid within 21 days
Second FPN in a 3-year period: £160 per parent, per child to be paid within 28 days
Third occasion in a 3-year period: A FPN will not be issued, and the Council will consider alternative enforcement

Please see the link below for further information on RMBC's website:

https://www.rotherham.gov.uk/education-2/school-attendance/1

KCPS Attendance Guide for Parents FAQs KCPS-Attendance-Policy-Updated Jan 24.pdf

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