Excellent attendance at school is linked to better academic progress and attainment by ensuring pupils access a broad, balanced and knowledge-rich curriculum. It also ensures that pupils can benefit from the extra-curricular activities on offer at school that promote good social and emotional development. Parents have a legal duty to ensure that their child has an appropriate education. For most children in the UK, this means full-time attendance at school.

Letters will be sent to parents when attendance falls to raise awareness of the potential impact on children's progress and sense of well-being.

Ermington Attendance Data 2024/25

Whole School Attendance : 97.0%

REPORTING DAILY ABSENCE

Parents should inform school by 9:15am at the latest that their child is unable to attend by leaving a message on the school absence line in the first instance. If, for any reason, this is not possible, you can email: admin@ermington.devon.sch.uk. If a child is absent for more than one day, parents should continue to update the school each day.

LATE ARRIVAL

It is important to make the distinction between a late that occurs during the official registration period and a late that occurs after the official registration period.  The registration period covers the time between 08:45 and 08:55 during the morning session.  

The Attendance Officer will ensure the appropriate late code is recorded on SIMS: 

• ‘L’ where a pupil arrives late but during the morning registration period (08:55-09:05). This does not affect the pupil’s overall attendance figure.
• ‘U’ where a pupil arrives later after the morning registration period has closed (i.e. after 09:05). This will affect the pupil’s overall attendance figure.

Being punctual and arriving at school on time will ensure that your child is able to settle in, organise themselves and ready to learn every day.

ABSENCE REQUESTS

In order for us to understand why a child is absent, we are tightening up on our systems in place. All forms should be completed as soon as you are aware that the absence is required. Forms should not be completed retrospectively.

Holiday Requests:

If you are unable to book your holiday during the school holidays, please complete a 'S2 Holiday Request Form' which can found in the school office or below. The criteria for this being authorised is very limited and would require a face-to-face meeting with the Headteacher, as well as evidence to support this request. In most instances, this form should be completed 3 weeks prior to departure.

Medical Appointments:

If your child has a medical appointment that cannot be arranged outside of school hours, please complete the 'Medical Absence Form'. This form can be obtained from the office or can be found below.