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Stratford Road, Birmingham, West Midlands B28 9AJ

01214643840

enquiry@hallgrnj.bham.sch.uk

Attendance

At HGJS we really value attendance.  We expect all children to have attendance consistently above 96%.

Children have 190 days in school and 175 days of holiday - we expect family holiday to be taken in holiday time.

New regulations regarding leave in term time came into force from 19 August 2024.  Headteachers are no longer allowed to authorise leave during term time.
Unauthorised leave means parents are highly likely to be issued with penalty notices (fine amounts have been increased)  and legal action being taken or your child losing their school place.

Parents must make an appointment to speak with the Attendance Officer / Headteacher  if a request for absence in being made.  This should be done at the earliest opportunity and before any tickets have been purchased.

If you want to apply for leave of absence in exceptional circumstances, please click here to access the form you need to fill out.

Click here to read the HGJS Attendance Policy.

 

Our top tips for good school attendance-

  • Create good attendance habits from when your child first goes to nursery
  • Talk to your child about the importance of school for their future
  • Take a positive interest in your child's work, including helping them with homework
  • Help your child to get into a good night-time, sleep time and morning routine
  • Have a good relationship with school, talk to them about any concerns you may have and your child’s progress
  • Contact school on the first day of absence if your child is not able to attend
  • Be honest with school if your child is absent or not wanting to attend (We cannot help or support if we do not know)
  • Book all holidays in the school holidays and not in term time
  • Book medical appointments after school or during the school holidays. If you can’t, then make sure your child attends before and after their appointment
  • Prioritise school attendance over other activities and ask for help if you need it