A Venn Academy Trust School
– Together we will…
Venn is a pioneering academy trust, committed to building educational environments where all pupils are inspired to become lifelong learners who achieve the very highest standards possible.
Collaborating with all partners, the Trust works with its unique settings to create world class learning experiences for all.
Registered address:
Building C – First Floor,
Willerby Hill Business Park,
Beverley Rd,
Willerby,
East Yorkshire,
HU10 6FE.
A charitable company limited by guarantee registered in England & Wales (company number: 09662303).
Attendance
Griffin Primary School expects all children to have 100% attendance and punctuality.
Gates open at 8.30am every morning.
Doors are open from 8.40 until 8.55am every morning for pupils to come into school.
Pupils must be in school on time every day to ensure they are not missing out on any learning.
Reporting your child’s absence
Parents/Carers have a responsibility to ensure that their children attend school regularly and to let the school know immediately if their child cannot attend school and the reason for such absence.
An absence can be reported by contacting the school office on 01482 794122 and either speaking to a member of staff or leaving a voicemail on the answerphone.
If a child is absent and there has been no contact with the school, the school will phone parents/carers to find out the reason for the absence. A home visit may be carried out on the first or second day of absence. If a child is absent from school for three days, a home visit will definitely take place.
Leave during the school day:
Where pupils have a medical appointment during school time, proof of the appointment will be requested. The absence will only be authorised if this proof is seen.
The importance of good attendance and punctuality
Regular attendance at school improves the life chances of children and young people and plays a vital role in raising attainment and tackling under achievement. Good attendance and punctuality are important if teaching and learning time is to be maximised and the child is to receive a full curriculum entitlement. We believe it is vitally important that the children attend school every day to allow them to benefit from the rich curriculum that is offered.
It is very important that children get into the habit of arriving at school on time, every day as this sets the pattern for rest of their school life. Regular lateness not only disrupts the learning of the child arriving late but also interrupts the learning of the class they are arriving late into.
Working together
The school aims to achieve good attendance and punctuality by operating a policy within which staff, pupils, parents and the Education Welfare Service can work in partnership.
The school monitors attendance and lateness each week, and addresses any problems identified through discussion with parents/carers. Please let us know if there are any issues which may affect your child’s attendance so that we can resolve them and find a solution together.
“Leaders have ensured that reading is high priority. Pupils talk about a range of different books and authors that they enjoy reading.”
“Leaders, including trustees, have established a culture of high expectation… This has led to the school being a calm place where pupils focus on their learning.”
“Behaviour in school is good… This has helped to create a settled and industrious feeling in classrooms.”
“Trustees know the school well… They use this information to hold leaders to account effectively.”
“Children settle quickly in the early years. Staff rightly focus on developing children’s vocabulary and communication skills.”
“Pupils are happy and enjoy their learning. There are strong relationships between staff and pupils.”
“Through their focus on personal development, leaders support pupils to be confident, resilient and independent.”
“Leaders have designed an ambitious curriculum… As a result of this well-planned and well-taught curriculum, pupils achieve well.”
“Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities are well supported in mathematics… As a result, pupils achieve well in mathematics.”
“Leaders have high expectations of pupils. Staff share a determination to help children succeed.”
“Staff say they are proud to work in the school… ‘There is a lot of staff buy-in and a real team ethos.’”
“Pupils told inspectors that bullying is rare. Pupils behave well at social times and enjoy playing games together.”