Attendance

"Every lesson counts towards your future."  

REPORTING ABSENCE  

If your child is unwell and cannot attend school:  

Contact the Attendance Line: You must contact us prior to 8:20 am on the first day of absence.  

Daily Updates: Parents or carers should continue to inform the School on each subsequent day of absence.  

How to Contact Us: 

Phone: 01474 566552 (Option 2)  
Email: attendance@thamesview.kent.sch.uk  
App: Message us via the MCAS (My Child At School) App.  

WHY ATTENDANCE MATTERS  

All students at Thamesview School are expected to aim for 100% attendance if they are to fulfil their learning potential. There is a direct correlation between high attendance and high academic attainment.  

90% attendance sounds positive, but in reality, it means your child misses a half-day of school every single week.

PUNCTUALITY  

All students need to be in school and in lessons on time. Students who constantly arrive late for school and lessons disrupt their own learning along with their peers.  

Arrival Time: Students should arrive in school for 8:20 am.  

Consequences: Persistent lateness will result in detentions and other sanctions being put in place.  

MEDICAL INFORMATION  

Medical Evidence  

Where there is medical evidence supporting your child's absence, please contact the attendance team via email or the MCAS app to provide documentation.  

Accepted documentation includes:  

Letter from a medical professional.  

Appointment card with name, date, and time.  

Copy of prescription or prescribed medication label.  

Medical Appointments  

Wherever possible, all medical appointments should be taken outside of school time.  

If an appointment during school hours is unavoidable, please provide evidence in advance. Students should return to school immediately following their appointment.  

Feeling Unwell at School  

Should a student feel unwell at school, the first point of contact will be the Attendance Officer, who will determine after a discussion with the student if they are unable to continue with the school day.  

Parental Contact: Contact with home must be made before any student leaves the site.  

Contact Details: Please ensure we always have your correct home and mobile numbers on file.  

HOLIDAYS & TERM TIME  

Parents should not arrange holidays during term times.  

In exceptional circumstances, a leave of absence request must be submitted in advance to the Headteacher. Unauthorised absences may incur a Fixed Penalty Notice.  

SUPPORT LEAFLETS FOR PARENTS/CARERS  

Please see the following links for more information and support regarding your child’s attendance at school: 

Your child's attendance matters:

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Your Child's attendance matters 2

Every school day matters