School gates open at 8:40am.

School ends at 3:10pm.

The total hours provided in a typical week: 32.5 hours.

Attending school makes a significant difference to a child's education. Learning is a progressive activity; each day’s lessons build upon those of the previous day(s). Reading the material and completing learning independently does not compensate for direct interaction with a teacher.

Many classes use discussions, demonstrations, experiments and participation as part of daily learning activities. These cannot be made up by those who are absent.

Attendance Matters 

 

 

Below 90%, we will warn you that your child is now classed as a persistent absence. 

 93% We will warn you that your child is at risk of becoming a persistent absence. 

95% And above, your child has a good attendance level. Please keep this up.   

 

Holidays

Mr Taylor cannot authorise holidays during term time.

A ‘Leave of Absence’ form, which is available from the school office, must be completed for any request for time out of school, whether it be that exceptional circumstances apply or your child is taking a music or dance examination and requires time off for that.

Penalty notices may be issued if parents choose to remove children from school without approval.

Please complete the Leave of Absence Form found below and email it to parents@foundrylaneprimary.co.uk or hand back to the School Office. 

Application for Leave of Absence

Leave of Absence Form

Illness

Click on the links below for advice on whether your child is well enough for school:

Is my child too ill for school?

How much could I be fined if my child misses school?   

Fines for parents for taking children out of school: What you need to know – The Education Hub