At Coupals Primary Academy we want all pupils to aim for 100% attendance. We set expectations of excellent attendance for all and expect pupils to be in school every day that school is open unless they are too unwell to attend. This is really important so we can give your children the best education we can, and the education that they are entitled to.

Some pupils find it harder than others to attend school and we will work together with parents, carers, guardians, pupils and any relevant partners to remove any barriers getting in the way of pupils attending regularly. Pupils with medical conditions or other circumstances that may at times prevent regular attendance will be fully supported by our school, in partnership, where necessary, with any health or external professionals. Promoting and supporting excellent attendance is everybody’s concern within our school and community.

The provision of a calm, orderly, safe, and supportive school where all pupils feel that they belong, and want to be, is of paramount importance to us. We will work together with you to explore and support any child who is finding it difficult to attend school regularly.

Attendance Team

Reporting an absence

If your child is absent from school due to illness, medical appointment or some other reason we ask that you contact school, either by telephone on 01440 763933 or dedicated absence e mail – admin@coupalsacademy.co.uk. If we have not heard why your child is not at school by 9.15 am we will contact you and any of your other contacts until we are able to speak to someone who can confirm why your child is absent. We, like many other schools have adopted this procedure to help us ensure your child is safe.

Leave of absence: If you are requesting time away from school for any other reason than illness, please complete the Absence Request Form obtained from the school Office. We would ask that you read the “Criteria for absence” before you consider this action. In the case of holidays, these will only be deemed an authorised absence if there are extenuating circumstances. Please be understanding of the school’s rigor in enforcing this policy. School days are precious to a child’s learning and each day is classed as two sessions. If a child misses 10 days of school each academic year they miss approximately 2 terms of schooling overall from the ages of 5 – 16.