Parents
Information, resources and communication tools for parents and carers of Ernest Bevin Academy students.
Attendance & Punctuality
The academy has very high rates of attendance and punctuality; these contribute to our academic success. Regular attendance and punctuality are crucial to learning. The academy has an electronic system to register both daily and individual lesson attendance. Parents are alerted to late registrations or non-attendance by an auto-text message in the morning when the registers have closed.
What is Good Attendance?
We are frequently asked what good attendance is. The graphic below shows our expectations.
We expect students to be in every day.
100% Attendance Awards
We expect 100% from all our students. This helps them attain their best results in school. Those who achieve 100% every week are put in a pool and are selected at random to win a reward.
Attendance Rewards
Celebrating excellent attendance throughout the year
- Weekly random prize draws for 100% attendees
- End of term certificates and recognition
- Special rewards for students with yearly 100% attendance
Illness
Should your child be unwell you should telephone the school on 020 4576 9843 or send a message via the Arbor parent portal / app. This message should include your child's name, tutor group and reason for absence.
Important: Please notify the school as early as possible on each day of absence. If your child has a medical appointment, please provide proof of appointment to the school office.
Latecomers
Latecomers must sign in at reception.
An appointment card must be shown if lateness is due to an appointment. A detention will be set for the same day if there is no acceptable reason for lateness.
Punctuality Procedures
- Students should arrive at school by 8:25 am
- Morning registration begins at 8:30 am
- Students arriving after 8:30 am will be marked as late
- Students arriving after 9:00 am will be marked as unauthorized absence for the morning session
Term Time Absence
Holidays should not be taken in term time and written permission should be sought from the Principal in advance. Permission will only be granted in extenuating circumstances.
Click on the link below to download a holiday request form. This form must be printed, filled in and signed by the parent/carer and then handed to the academy office in advance of the requested absence.
The Academy cannot accept requests by email or the Arbor parent portal / app.
Attendance Support
We understand that there may be times when attendance is affected by circumstances beyond your control. Our Attendance Team is available to provide support and guidance:
Attendance Officer
Contact for daily absence reporting and general attendance inquiries.
Head of Year
Contact for ongoing attendance concerns or support needs.
Frequently Asked Questions
What should I do if my child is too ill to attend school?
Please call the school absence line on 020 4576 9843 before 8:30am on each day of absence. You can also report absences via the Arbor parent portal/app.
What happens if my child's attendance drops below 95%?
The school will monitor the situation and may contact you to discuss any issues. If attendance continues to decline, further interventions may be put in place to support improvement.
Can I take my child out of school for a family holiday?
Term-time holidays are not authorized except in exceptional circumstances. You must request permission from the Principal using the Leave of Absence form.
How will I be notified if my child is absent without permission?
The school uses an auto-text message system to notify parents when students are absent without authorization. These messages are sent in the morning after registers close.
Related Information
School Calendar
View term dates, holidays, and important school events to help plan ahead.
View School CalendarSchool Policies
Access the full attendance policy and other related school policies.
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