Attendance
Our Attendance Vision
“No Days Off” means every day matters.
At Warren Farm, we believe children achieve their best when they are in school every day. Attendance is not just about lessons, it’s about character, friendships, and learning. By being here each day, children develop all of our Character Kit-list Waypoints including, teamwork, preparation, time-management, ownership and motivation. Every day in school helps them grow as a whole person and prepares them for life.
Warren Farm Primary School is proudly recognised as an Inclusive Attendance school. Our unwavering commitment to attendance centres around child-centric actions, evidence-informed practices, and a shared understanding of everyone's roles and collective responsibilities to promote exceptional attendance.
Multi-Tiered System of Support
To guarantee a comprehensive approach to attendance, we implement a Multi-Tiered System of Support. A Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS) for school attendance involves three tiers of intervention, with roles for teachers, the school, children, parents, and external agencies – including the Local Authority. Data-driven decision-making and training requirements are pivotal to the implementation of the system. The system aligns with the Department for Education's (DFE) "Working Together to Improve School Attendance" guidelines.
Tier 1 - Universal Approach: Establishing a baseline universal attendance approach that benefits all children.
Tier 2 - Individualised Strategies and Early Help Support: Tailoring strategies to individual needs and providing early help support for persistent attendance challenges.
Tier 3 - Higher Needs Strategies Support: Furnishing specialised support for children, young people, and families with complex attendance requirements, including access to external agency support when necessary.
Reporting an Absence
Parents should contact the school as soon as possible on the first day of their child’s absence to explain why they were absent.
Telephone: 0121 373 3885
Email: office@warrenfarm-primary.co.uk
A phone call will be made to the parent of any pupil who has not reported their child’s absence on the first day that they do not attend school. If the school is unable to make contact with the parent/carer, they may contact the pupil’s emergency contacts and/or other professionals or contacts of the family who could reasonably be expected to be able to advise of the pupil’s whereabouts. Where school is unable to make contact with anybody, a home visit may be carried out.
A leave of absence form can be requested at the main office. Leave of absence forms must be submitted in advance of at least 14 days (2 weeks). The Head Teacher or a member of the attendance team may request a conversation about any leave of absence.
Useful Information
Strategy for Supporting children at risk of Persistent Absence
Remote Education
At Warren Farm Primary School, we believe that children learn best when they are in school, where they can benefit from face-to-face teaching, friendships and the wider school community.
However, we recognise that there may be exceptional circumstances when children are unable to attend school in person. In these situations, we aim to support pupils in continuing their learning wherever possible.
When Will Remote Education Be Provided?
Remote education may be considered when pupils cannot attend school because of circumstances such as:
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A temporary school closure due to severe weather or other disruption.
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A situation where the school is unable to provide face-to-face education.
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Exceptional individual circumstances where remote education is appropriate and agreed with the school.
Remote education is not intended to replace regular school attendance.
How Will Remote Learning Work?
Where remote education is required, the school will communicate with parents and carers to explain the arrangements for their child.
Learning activities will be planned to support pupils in continuing their education, taking account of their age, individual needs and circumstances.
Supporting Every Child
We recognise that children have different learning needs and home circumstances. Where remote education is provided, we will consider how best to support pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), as well as families who may have difficulty accessing learning resources.
Parents and carers are encouraged to contact the school if they need additional support.
Staying in Touch
We will keep parents and carers informed of remote education arrangements and provide guidance on how children can access their learning.
If you have any questions or concerns about remote education, please contact the school office.
Telephone: 0121 373 3885
Email: office@warrenfarm-primary.co.uk