ATTENDANCE MATTERS
Greenfields Academy believe that to facilitate teaching and learning, good attendance is essential. Pupils cannot achieve their full potential if they do not regularly attend school.
We understand that barriers to attendance are complex, and that some pupils find it harder than others to attend school; therefore, we will continue to prioritise cultivating a safe and supportive environment at school, as well as strong and trusting relationships with pupils and parents.
We take a whole-school approach to securing good attendance and recognise the impact that our efforts in other areas – such as the curriculum, behaviour standards, bullying, SEND support, pastoral support, and the effective use of resources such as pupil premium – can have on improving pupil attendance.
2023/24 ATTENDANCE
81.3% (National Average for SEND schools was 87%)
ATTENDANCE PROGRESS
3% (2022/23 Comparison)
KEY STAGE 2 ATTENDANCE
92.5%!!
KEY ATTENDANCE STRATEGIES 2024/25
Greenfields have an aspirational attendance target for 95%+ for every child
Key Strategies
-Key Stage 4 Curriculum offer including personalised accreditation offer and Duke of Edinbrugh
-Refinement of TIMS provision
-Increased communication with parents through colour letter system (see policy)
-Increased profile to community stakeholders of the importance of good attendance
