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Attendance: Notifying the school of Absences<\/u><\/strong><\/h5>\n

For general absences please email attendance@tbgs.torbay.sch.uk<\/a> or ring 01803 615501<\/p>\n

To report a positive Covid LFD or PCR test result please email covid@tbgs.torbay.sch.uk<\/a> or ring 01803 615501<\/p>\n

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There\u2019s a clear link between poor attendance at school and low levels of achievement. Poor attendance can disrupt a student\u2019s own learning and that of other students. It has a damaging effect on a child\u2019s education and most of the work missed while a child is off school is never made up.<\/p>\n

Students who attend school regularly are likely to leave school with more qualifications and increased access to employment opportunities than children with persistent absence. Children with persistent absence are at increased risk of involvement in crime, child exploitation and anti-social behaviour.<\/p>\n

What is \u2018Persistent Absence\u2019? <\/strong><\/h5>\n

A student is defined as a \u2018Persistent Absentee\u2019 if they miss approximately 10% or more of all possible school sessions, regardless of whether the absence is authorised or unauthorised.<\/p>\n

What are the consequences of Persistent Absence? <\/strong><\/h5>\n

Parents\/carers have a legal duty to ensure their child who is of compulsory school age receives an efficient, full time education. Therefore if your child has no unauthorised absences and their attendance is at 96% or above, you are giving your child the best chance to achieve their potential.<\/p>\n

If a parent or carer fails to secure their child\u2019s regular attendance at school, they could be found guilty of a criminal offence under section 444 of the Education Act 1996 , unless the absence has been authorised by the school.<\/p>\n

Why is there a law about poor school attendance? <\/strong><\/h5>\n

The law is there to protect children who have poor school attendance. Unauthorised absence from school can be a cause for concern in relation to child welfare, safety and protection. Under the Education Act 1996, parents and carers have a legal duty to secure their child\u2019s regular and punctual attendance at school.<\/p>\n

As well as being a legal requirement, it also ensures your child has access to the best start in life and that they are able to benefit fully from the education they\u2019re entitled to receive. Good attendance is vital in enabling students to maximise the opportunities available to them.<\/p>\n

Useful Links:<\/strong><\/h5>\n

Torbay Attendance Improvement Service www.torbay.gov.uk\/attendance<\/a><\/p>\n

GOV.UK<\/strong><\/h5>\n

https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/school-attendance-absence\/overview<\/a><\/p>\n

\"\"\u00a0 Absence Request Form<\/a><\/p>\n

\"\"\u00a0 Attendance Policy – Students<\/a><\/p>\n

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Key things to remember<\/strong><\/h5>\n