Inclusive Attendance

Summerhill Primary Academy is proudly recognised as an Inclusive Attendance school. Our unwavering commitment to attendance centres around child-centric actions, evidence-informed practices, and a shared understanding of everyone's roles and collective responsibilities to promote exceptional attendance.

At Summerhill, we value and celebrate good attendance:

· Class attendance shared regularly with pupils, staff and parents

· Weekly celebration assemblies highlight excellent attendance

· School-wide attendance data is displayed and shared

· Termly rewards for improved attendance as well as 100% attendance, both as a class and for individuals

· Annual recognition for full-year attendance

· Head Teacher awards for improvement and commitment

We also recognise and understand that some of our pupils and families will need additional support. Support given is individualised, but may include;

· Reward charts for home and school

· A trusted adult to meet and greet

· Pastoral support, such as Forest School, Creative Therapy and friendship building activities.

· Routine support and advice, in a non-judgemental and support manner

· Referrals to external agencies, such as the School Nurse team, CAMHS or Inclusion Support

· Additional support plans and meetings for families where attendance is a concern

· Emotionally Based School Avoidance support through the above, but also Attendance Solutions Panel discussions and further support as required.

Working Together for Success

Please help us give your child the best possible education by ensuring they are:

· In school every day

· On time, every day

If you have any questions or concerns about attendance or punctuality, please speak to a member of staff. We are here to help and support every family.