For all our pupils to gain the most from their education it is vital that they attend school regularly. 96% attendance or better is what is expected of all school children nationally. Being on time for the start of every day is also important as arriving late can also be unsettling for a child. This, in turn, can have an impact for much longer than simply the few minutes at the start of the morning. If you experience difficulties in getting your child to school, please come and talk to us.

Further details about attendance can be found in the attendance policy or attendance leaflet found below.

If your child is absent

Your child’s safety is of the utmost importance to us, so please let us know if they are not going to be at school and for what reason. Please contact us on the first day of absence as early as possible. It is fine to leave a message on the answerphone or send an email to enquiries@st-lawrence.lincs.sch.uk If school has not been informed of a pupil’s absence we will try our best to contact you.

Exceptional Circumstances for Leave of Absence in Term Time

Holidays taken in term time are not permitted. As stated above, ensuring your child is in school each day is your legal responsibility. If there is an exceptional circumstance for your child not being in school (such as attending a wedding or funeral of a close family member or meeting a family member following return from deployment with the armed forces) an Application for leave should be made to the school, outlining the exceptional circumstance. We will reply with the decision, in writing, explaining if this request is permitted.