Some of the most well-documented phenomenon in education is the fact that children who attend school regularly do the best at school.

King’s Academy Gomer has high expectations for excellent attendance and we expect all children to attend school every day, on time. High levels of attendance not only serve to safeguard pupils academic progress, but also supports their positive emotional wellbeing through PSHE, pastoral care and opportunities to develop sustained friendships. It is the responsibility of parents and carers to ensure that this happens. We have a weekly Attendance League, with a weekly whole school target of 96.5%. We regularly exceed this and the class with the best attendance is celebrated.

What do I need to do if my child cannot attend school? We ask parents/carers to inform school of the reason for a child’s absence as soon as possible, and no later than 9:15am on the first day of absence and to do so electronically with this form. Where a child is ill the school should be notified of the nature of the illness and an idea of when the child is expected to be able to resume school. Our Assistant Headteacher, Miss Sewell monitors the attendance of every child at Gomer on a daily basis. She will communicate with you if the school has a concern about your child’s attendance and will seek to work with you to address this.

Attendance Rules

Parents/carers should be aware that, within the context of the law, parents are not allowed to take children out of school during term times except in the case of illness or for exceptional situations. SCHOOL ARE UNABLE TO AUTHORISE HOLIDAY ABSENCE REQUESTS. PLEASE come and talk to a member of staff about attendance matters so that we can work together. For exceptional circumstances, absences can be authorised.

Please complete this form to report your child absent today.