Attendance
At Hiltingbury Junior School all pupils are expected to arrive on time for every day of the school year.
The school day begins at 8.40am. We advise all parents to ensure their child is on site prior to this as the gates open at 8.40am.
The school register will be taken at 8.50am. All pupils arriving after this time are required to report to the main office with their parents, who will be expected to sign in and provide a reason for their absence.
If their arrival is after 8.50am and before 9.15am it will be recorded as late - L code (Late before the close of register).
The school register will officially close at 9.15am. All pupils arriving on, or after this time will be marked as having an unauthorised absence for the session - U code (Late after the close of register). This is categorised as an unauthorised absence for the session.
Attendance Matters Leaflet - Chandlers Ford Schools Collaboration
- Please see the attached leaflet below
Absence Procedure
We understand that children will be unwell sometimes. If your child is not well enough to come to school, please complete the google form on the 'Reporting your Child's Absence' tab on the home page.
Requests for holiday leave in term time cannot be authorised. Please use the application form below to request an absence due to exceptional circumstances. We keep you informed of your child’s attendance on a termly basis and work with families in times of difficulty to continue to promote good attendance.
The request for absence form is attached below.
Information on Penalty Notices for non-attendance at school
Attendance guidance for parents/carers
- Understanding Attendance - Link to HCC guidance for parents / carers