Great Crosby Catholic Primary 01519248661 admin.greatcrosby@schools.sefton.gov.uk
The Northern Road, Crosby, Liverpool, L23 2RQ
Attendance
Absence From School
Registers
Regular and punctual school attendance is important. Pupils need to attend school regularly if they are to take full advantage of the educational opportunities available to them by law. Great Crosby Catholic Primary School fully recognises its responsibilities to ensure pupils are in school and on time, therefore, having access to learning for the maximum number of days and hours.
Registers
Absence From School
Registers
Classrooms are open from 8.35am each morning.
Registers are marked in the morning between 8.45am and 8.55am and in the afternoon between 12.30pm and 1.35pm depending on lunchtimes. It is essential that all students are registered on both occasions.
School starts at 8.45am when all pupils/students should be in their form/classroom, in preparation for the register being taken at 8.45am
Absence From School
Absence From School
Absence From School
If your child cannot come to school because of illness, you should advise the school on the first day of absence using the School Gateway app or text message (07507282314).
If no message is received, we will then make every effort to contact you. The school requires two emergency contact numbers. It is essential that the school is kept informed of changes of contact details such as phone numbers and addresses. Our First Day response protocol ensures that we have spoken to parent/carer and have a reason for non-attendance.
Every Minute Matters
Is my child too ill for school?
Is my child too ill for school?
Is my child too ill for school?
It can be tricky deciding whether or not to keep your child off school, nursery when they're unwell.
There are government guidelines for schools and nurseries about managing specific infectious diseases. Click the button below. These say when children should be kept off school and when they shouldn't.
Click/tap the NHS image above for advice about whether to keep your child at home.
It's important to contact the school on the first day. Let them know that your child won't be in and give them the reason.
If your child is well enough to go to school but has an infection that could be passed on, such as a cold sore or head lice, let their teacher know.
Sefton Every Minute Matters
Is my child too ill for school?
Is my child too ill for school?
Sefton Council is reminding parents, carers and children about the importance of school attendance as the new school year begins. Through the new ‘Miss School, Miss Out’ campaign, families in Sefton are being reminded that when a child misses school, even for just one day, they lose out on vital education.
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Confidence
Is my child too ill for school?
Working Together
Children’s ability to develop friendship groups and social skills and confidence can also be affected. Homework can build up, which impacts on home life.Featuring the hashtag #EveryMinuteMatters, the ‘Miss School, Miss Out’ also makes it clear to parents and carers that holidays in term time are in most cases unacceptable.‘Miss School, Miss Out’ also reminds parents and carers that they can be fined for their children not attending school during term time without a valid excuse, although there are some valid reasons for non-attendance that are accommodated.
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Working Together
Covid-19 and Children
Working Together
Sefton schools and the Council will work with families who may be struggling or may need support to improve their child’s attendance. #EveryMinuteMatters will also be used to share material to support children into school.Families that do have valid reasons for non-attendance such as poor health or exceptional family circumstances will be urged to talk with their school. Working together it is possible to maximise learning time and find solutions that keep children in a learning environment in some capacity.
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Maximising Learning
Covid-19 and Children
Covid-19 and Children
The timing of the campaign this year coincides with School Attendance Awareness Month which places emphasis on September as a crucial month in a child’s school journey. Numerous studies have shown that children who miss the first week of term have poorer outcomes educationally and socially than those children who were present. The Government’s own data supports this throughout the school year across all key stages.
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Covid-19 and Children
Covid-19 and Children
Covid-19 and Children
It is not recommended that children and young people are tested for COVID-19 unless directed to by a health professional.
If a child or young person has a positive COVID-19 test result they should try to stay at home and avoid contact with other people for 3 days after the day they took the test, if they can. After 3 days, if they feel well and do not have a high temperature, the risk of passing the infection on to others is much lower. This is because children and young people tend to be infectious to other people for less time than adults.
Children and young people who usually go to school, college or childcare and who live with someone who has a positive COVID-19 test result should continue to attend as normal.
DfE clinical and public heath advice on mild illnesses and school attendance
DfE clinical and public heath advice on mild illnesses and school attendance
DfE clinical and public heath advice on mild illnesses and school attendance
We are aware that the COVID-19 pandemic may have caused some parents to feel less confident with assessing whether their child is well enough to be in school so we have laid out some information which we hope you will find helpful.
There is wide agreement among health professionals and educational professionals that school attendance is vital to the life chances of children and young people. Being in school improves health, wellbeing and socialisation throughout the life course. The greatest benefits come from children and young people attending school regularly.
It is usually appropriate for parents and carers to send their children to school with mild respiratory illnesses. This would include general cold symptoms: a minor cough, runny nose or sore throat. However, children should not be sent to school if they have a temperature of 38°C or above.'
In addition to respiratory illnesses, we are aware that more children may be absent from school due to symptoms of anxiety than before the pandemic. Worry and mild or moderate anxiety, whilst sometimes difficult emotions, can be a normal part of growing up for many children and young people. Being in school can often help alleviate the underlying issues. A prolonged period of absence is likely to heighten a child’s anxiety about attending in the future, rather than reduce it.
The DfE has published useful guidance on mental health issues affecting a pupil's attendance and those who are experiencing persistent symptoms can be encouraged to access additional support.
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