Attendance
At Asquith Primary School, we believe that good attendance at school is not just valuble, it is essential. Going to school is directly linked to improved academic performance which in turn leads to further opportunities and better job prospects. As well as this, going to school helps to develop children's social skills and friendships. Students who miss school frequently can fall behind with their work and do less well in exams.
At Asquith Primary School, we encourage good attendance through weekly class rewards for the best and most improved attendances. We work closely with families who need our help to improve attendance by providing advice and support.
Regular and punctual attendance is extremely important so this is monitored very carefully. We will work with you to ensure that your child attends school. Unauthorised absence of more than 10 sessions
(1 session equals half a day) or more could incur a penalty notice from Leeds City Council.
Our whole school attendance target is 95%.
The new National Framework for Penalty Notices came into effect on the 19th August 2024 following publication of the DFE's 'Working together to improve school attendance'. The full document can be accessed by clicking the link below
Working together to improve school attendance
Key information of this document is detailed in the image below.
