2.1         Performance

It is important to set realistic targets for both attendance and persistent absence; these targets will be set during the autumn term of each academic year, in consultation with the Governing Body. The Governing Body must approve the school target for attendance to be set for the following academic year and will be recorded in the governing body minutes. Ideally, the target should be sent to the Attendance Support Team by the end of the autumn term at the latest. 

When evaluating success, the school will consider the impact of the work on school attendance by whether or not:

• Students are safe when not in school
• Attendance has improved
• Persistent absence has reduced
• Punctuality has improved
• Parental response to absence has improved
• Re-integration plans, where implemented, have been successful
• There are specific key groups where a targeted approach is appropriate to raise attendance, e.g. children in receipt of pupil premium.
• The school has been successful in raising the profile of attendance both within the school, governing body and the local community
• Pupils are fully aware of the importance of punctuality and regular attendance and the attendance procedures operating within school
• Attendance issues have been included as topics in school assemblies, Personal and Social Education (PHSE) lessons, or as a theme for any other lessons
• Active and positive engagement of external agencies to safeguard our children and support improvements in attendance.