‘Attend today, and succeed tomorrow.’

Academic Year 2021 – 2022

Year GroupTerm 1 (Sept – Dec)Term 2 (Jan – March)Term 3 (April – July)
Year 798.32%98.7%TBA
Year 896.89%97.4%TBA
Year 9N/A97.8%TBA
Year 1097.14%98.1%TBA
Year 1199.10%98.4%TBA
Whole School97.83%TBATBA

Strong school attendance is nationally proven to;

  • Increase exam success
  • Improve life chances
  • Significantly increase earning potential in later life

At Al Islah Girls High School we want to support all families and children to ensure that no child becomes classed as a Persistent Absentee (90% or less), to enable this to happen we expect;

  • All students to have at least 96% or above attendance.
  • No students to have holidays during term time without written authority from the Headteacher.
  • All students to be in school by 8.30am. ready for registration.
  • Any pupils who arrive after the morning registers are closed will be recorded as ‘late’ for the morning session in question.
  • No students to have medical or dental appointments during the school day. If the appointment is unavoidable, students should attend school before and after their appointment.
  • Any proposed absences in term time are requested in writing to the Headteacher.
  • If your child is absent due to a medical condition then medical evidence is to be provided to the school.
  • If your child is ill they must make every effort to come into school, if they are too ill to be in school then the school is contacted on the first morning of their absence, and each morning there after.

If you would like further guidance on any matters concerning this please click on the links provided to the relevant documents on the school Website.

Click here to view Al Islah Girls High School Attendance Policy

Attendance Really Does Matter…

Attendance at school is essential to good progress. For this reason, the government now requires all school’s to achieve an overall attendance figure of 96%. We are committed to achieving and exceeding this target as we understand the impact poor attendance has on our pupils.

To achieve strong pupil progress and attainment figures, and to prevent any students falling below the threshold of 90%, the cooperation of parents and families is essential.

My child is unwell… should I send them to school?

We understand that making the right decision about your child’s health and wellbeing is important. To help you decide when to/not to send your child into school, we have used NHS advice to create this information sheet.

Click here to view NHS Advice Sheet

What happens if a child’s attendance is a concern?

  • Attendance registers are analysed weekly.
  • Attendance and Punctuality is reported to parents regularly.
  • Any pupil whose attendance falls below 95% will become a cause for concern and supportive communication/monitoring will take place.
  • Any pupil that falls below 90% will be classed as a Persistent Absentee (PA).
  • Students where attendance is a cause for concern will be required to complete an attendance report.
  • In some cases, home visits may be required should a student not be seen onsite for a given period of time.
  • In more acute cases, fixed penalty notices may be required in line with policy.

What to do if you require help with school attendance…

Each week our pastoral team commits a significant proportion of their time to ensuring attendance is strong and students are supported in keeping their attendance high. Should you be concerned with the attendance of your child, please get in touch with the school to arrange a meeting.