All children have the right to education, based on equality of opportunity, and Amotherby Primary school, in partnership with parents and other agencies, must take  measures to encourage regular school attendance and reduce rates of absenteeism.

A child's success at school is likely to be affected negatively if their attendance is poor.  Those who do not attend regularly may fall behind in their learning, leading to underachievement, both academically and socially. 

Amotherby Primary School recognises the crucial role that parents play in promoting good school attendance.  The school therefore seeks to provide professional, quality information and advice, communicated frequently by telephone, email, leaflets, parent's evenings, school reports and via the school attendance webpage on our school website.

Please see our attendance leaflet below.

Holiday/Leave of Absence from School

In line with our Attendancy Policy (below) we do not authorise leave of absence during term time other than exceptional circumstances.  If you wish to take your child out of school during term times, it is important to discuss this with us as soon as possible.

Where absence is unauthorised it could lead to further action being taken including a penalty notice being issued.  For more information see School attendance and absence: Overview - GOV.UK

Penalty Notice Framework from 19th August 2024