Attendance, Absence and Holidays

It is important that parents inform the school, by telephone (01902 55 8350) or email (info@westcroftschool. co.uk) if their child is to be absent from school, on the first day, and third day..

Our Office Staff will chase up 1st day absences if we have not heard anything from home. Pupils whose attendance falls below 95% will be monitored closely. Persistent poor attendance, without mitigating circumstances, could lead to prosecution.

Holiday Statement

As of 19th August 2024, new national guidelines were put in place regarding Holidays within term time. For more information on this, please contact the school on (01920 558350) and ask to speak to out Attendance Officer, who will be happy to help you with your query.

Unauthorised absence is monitored closely at Westcroft and we follow the Local Authority guidance on monitoring and reporting. If we are unable to work with families to improve unauthorised attendance within a 10 week monitoring period, this could result in a fine.