At Pear Tree Infant and Nursery School, attendance is a core value and a key priority. We firmly believe that every school day counts, and regular attendance is essential in helping your child reach their full potential, both academically and socially.

Our Headteacher, Mrs Suddhi, works very closely with our Attendance Champion, Mrs Wilkins, to carefully monitor and track all children’s attendance. Where attendance begins to fall below expected levels, Mrs Suddhi will meet regularly with parents and carers to discuss any concerns. These meetings are always approached in a spirit of partnership, with the shared aim of supporting families and addressing any barriers to good attendance.

We understand that young children will occasionally need to attend medical appointments. However, we kindly request that, wherever possible, these are arranged outside of school hours. If your child must attend an appointment during the school day, please ensure that appointment cards are brought into school.

We also ask for your cooperation in not requesting holidays during term time, as these will not be authorised.

There is a clear link between attendance and achievement:

• Children with good attendance thrive and prosper in all areas of learning.
• Missing just one day of school reduces attendance by 0.5%.
• 95% attendance means 10 full days of school missed.
• 90% attendance means 20 full days missed.
• 85% attendance means 30 days missed — the equivalent of half a term.

• Where attendance is persistently low, the school has a duty to refer to the Inclusion and School Attendance Service, which may result in further action, including a financial penalty.

  If your child’s attendance becomes a concern, you will receive a letter from our Attendance Champion, Mrs Wilkins, and we will begin a period of monitoring. If there is no improvement, you will be invited into school for a meeting and may be referred to the Inclusion and School Attendance Officer.

  School attendance remains a high priority at Pear Tree Infant and Nursery School, and we are committed to working together with families to ensure the very best outcomes for every child.

  If you would like to discuss your child’s attendance or need support, please do not hesitate to contact Mrs Wilkins via the school office.

  School hours are 8:50am to 3:20pm, and it is important that children arrive on time each day, ready to learn.

  Thank you for your continued support and cooperation.

School Absences

During the autumn and winter months, it is common for a range of illnesses to circulate within school and nursery settings.

To support families during this time, Derby City Council Public Health team have developed guidance to help parents and carers understand when it is appropriate for children to attend school or nursery, even if they are feeling slightly unwell.

This guidance is intended to provide clarity and reassurance, helping you to make informed decisions while also supporting your child’s education and wellbeing.

Please take a moment to read the information provided below.

• Is my child too ill for school?
  NHS weblink to help parents decide when their child is too ill for school

• Working together to improve school attendance
  Parents guide to your responsibilities regarding school attendance

 

If you have any questions or need to report an absence, please call the Attendance Champion, Miss L Wilkins on 01332 767244 and press 1, and for the Nursery, please call the main office on 01332 772434.  You can also report your child's absence on our school communication app - 'Reach More Parents'. Please have a look on our website for more information regarding Reach More Parents.

• Do I need to keep my child off school? Translated documents
  Please click on this link for the above poster translated into your language

• Government Advice - Keeping your child healthy

Important - Measles Information 

The MMR vaccine is safe and effective, and children should receive the MMR vaccines to protect them from measles. please take a look at the NHS guidance: Measles, Don’t let your child catch it, this resource is available in different languages here

Don't let your child catch Measles - Different languages link

Please look at our Policies page for all our Attendance and Admission policies – Attendance and Admission Policy

WELL DONE!

To all the pupils who attended school on time, every day.