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title: "Pupil Attendance"
url: "https://greet.bham.sch.uk/key-information/pupil-attendance"
school: "Greet Primary School"
---

# Pupil Attendance

#### ATTEND TODAY AND ACHIEVE TOMORROW!

At Greet our aim is to ensure that every child in our care receives an education which enables them to reach their full potential. There is a strong link between good attendance and increased attainment. Children who regularly attend school make much better progress socially and academically. Regular attendance enables children to adapt better to routines, schoolwork, and friendship groups.

Greet works in partnership with parents and other agencies to ensure that every child can get the best out of the educational opportunities provided.

By working in partnership with parents and other agencies, we ensure that we have clear and robust strategies in place to manage and promote regular attendance for all our children.

We are committed to a whole school approach to attendance and a partnership relationship with parents and carers.

### Inclusive Attendance

We are very excited to announce that Greet Primary School is now proudly recognised as an Inclusive Attendance school!

Please see documentation related to Inclusive Attendance and our Attendance Policy here:

 2026/27 Whole School Attendance Letter from Head of School  216 KB  [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/greetprimary/files/documents/GR_attendance_-_whole_school_letter_Sept_26.pdf)

 Your Child’s School Attendance: What You Need to Know  194 KB  [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/greetprimary/files/documents/Policy_2_page_version_for_parents(1).pdf)

 We Are An Inclusive Attendance School -September 2026  387 KB  [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/greetprimary/files/documents/Inclusive_Attendance_-Letter-to-parents.pdf)

 Term Time Absence  182 KB  [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/greetprimary/files/documents/Term_Time_Holiday_Workshop.pdf)

 Why Attendance Matter Workshop  587 KB  [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/greetprimary/files/documents/Why_Attendance_Matters_Workshop.pdf)

 Reminder: Term Time Leave  151 KB  [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/greetprimary/files/documents/Reminder_Term_Time_Leave_pdf.pdf)

 Inclusive Attendance  1.29 MB  [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/greetprimary/files/documents/information/inclusive-attendance.docx)

 Attendance Policy  1.35 MB  [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/greetprimary/files/documents/Greet_Attendance_Policy_2026_27_(1).pdf)

 Why Attendance Matters Workshop Urdu  688 KB  [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/greetprimary/files/documents/Attendance_Workshop_Urdu.pdf)

 Term time absence Urdu  261 KB  [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/greetprimary/files/documents/Term_Time_Holiday_Workshop_Urdu.pdf)

Parent are advised to know their legal responsibilities regarding their children's attendance.  Documentation from Birmingham City Council explaining this is here:

 Good Attendance Matters Parent Carer Leaflet  41 KB  [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/greetprimary/files/documents/Good_Attendance_Matters_Parent_Carer_Leaflet__AF.pdf)

 ‘Support First’ School Attendance Framework and Guidance  948 KB  [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/greetprimary/files/documents/BCC_Support_First_framework_September_2025_(4).pdf)

To see the  latest advice from Birmingham City Council regarding attendance, please [click here](https://www.birmingham.gov.uk/info/20014/schools_and_learning/1502/school_attendance_advice_for_parents)

Below is a document which help you understand common illnesses and whether your child can attend school with them.

[IS MY CHILD TOO ILL FOR SCHOOL](https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/is-my-child-too-ill-for-school)

### Punctuality

Being on time to school every day is an important life skill. The habit of good punctuality at school will help your child throughout their education and into adult life and the work place.

**Start of the school day routine:**

| 8:30am | School gates open - child can arrive under parent supervision |
|---|---|
| 8:40am | Doors open, children can enter school. |
| 8:50am | Gates are locked.  Bring children to school office. |
| 9:00am | Registration closes. Any children arriving after this will be marked as late |
| 9:30am | Any children arriving to school after 9:30am will be given an unauthorised mark |

**Benefits of being on time to school every day:**

- Helps your child make and keep friends
- Helps get your child’s day off to a good start and puts your child in a positive frame of mind
- Sets your child up for the future – whether it’s college, university or work. They could lose their place or lose their job if they think it is ok to be late.
- Helps your child understand that school is important and education is valuable
- Helps your child develop a sense of responsibility for him/herself and towards others
- Is linked to good attendance – good attendees have more opportunities and therefore achieve more
- Leads to success and self confidence

**Every minute of every day counts:**

| 5 minutes late each day | Equates to 3 days lost over a year |
|---|---|
| 10 minutes late each day | Equates to 6.5 days lost over a year |
| 15 minutes late each day | Equates to 10 days lost over a year |
| 20 minutes late each day | Equates to 13 days lost ever a year |
| 30 minutes late each day | Equates to 19 days lost over a year |

Persistent lateness, after the register closes, can result in prosecution under Section 444 of the 1996 Education Act.

**Top Tips for Improving Punctuality:**

- Make sure your child has a good bedtime routine so they get plenty of rest and don’t struggle out of bed in the morning
- Get to know your child’s timetable –plan together to make sure they have everything ready the night before; uniform, books, cooking ingredients, PE/swimming kit
- Get your child into the habit of doing their homework in the evening-not the morning it’s due in
- Invest in a good, reliable alarm clock-make setting it part of your child’s bedtime routine
- Ensure your child has a good breakfast to set them up for the day
- Have a backup plan for getting your child to school in case something unforeseen happens-friends or family, perhaps neighbours who are taking their children to school anyway
- Allow lots of time for your journey

**We Are Here To Help!**

Please come into school and talk to us if you are experiencing difficulties in getting your child to school every day.

You may ask to speak to your child's teacher or a mentor.

You may also contact Ms Williams at safeguarding@greet.create.org.uk

### Key Information

- [Admissions](https://greet.bham.sch.uk/key-information/admissions)
- [Policies](https://greet.bham.sch.uk/key-information/policies)
- [Pupil Attendance](https://greet.bham.sch.uk/key-information/pupil-attendance)
- [Pupil Premium & Recovery Premium](https://greet.bham.sch.uk/key-information/pupil-premium-recovery-premium)
- [PE & Sport Premium](https://greet.bham.sch.uk/key-information/sport-premium)
- [SEND & Inclusion](https://greet.bham.sch.uk/key-information/send-inclusion)
- [Equalities and UNICEF Rights Respecting](https://greet.bham.sch.uk/key-information/equalities-and-unicef-rights-respecting)
- [Term Dates](https://greet.bham.sch.uk/termdates)
- [Times of the School Day](https://greet.bham.sch.uk/key-information/times-of-the-school-day)
- [School Uniform](https://greet.bham.sch.uk/key-information/school-uniform)
- [Remote Education](https://greet.bham.sch.uk/key-information/remote-education)
- [Assemblies & Collective Worship](https://greet.bham.sch.uk/key-information/assemblies-collective-worship)
- [Vacancies](https://greet.bham.sch.uk/key-information/job-vacancies)
- [Performance & Assessment](https://greet.bham.sch.uk/key-information/performance-assessment)
- [Ofsted](https://greet.bham.sch.uk/key-information/ofsted)
- [Concerns and Complaints](https://greet.bham.sch.uk/key-information/concerns-and-complaints)

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Percy Road
Sparkhill
Birmingham
B11 3ND
Tel: 0121 464 3360

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