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 realise our full potential;
 know how to improve;
 lead by example, wherever possible and
 excel.

School Attendance
School attendance will continue to be a priority of the school. Improving attendance is always a focus of
the school’s work and we ask that parents avoid taking children out of school in term time.
For good progress, it is important that children attend school regularly and punctually. We need your
support in making sure your child comes to school unless an absence is unavoidable. You can report your
child's absence by telephoning school and leaving a message on the answerphone. If we do not hear from
you, a member of school staff will contact you to find out why your child is absent. Where there is
persistent absence (below 90%), school will make a referral to the Attendance and Exclusion team. We
celebrate good attendance with praise and rewards.

Article 28: Every child has the right to an education.

Medical Issues
Children in school are screened for height, weight, vision and hearing; these are developmental checks
carried out by the the School Nursing Service. Regular examination for head lice is no longer a function of
the school nursing service, however, the School Nurse can give advice on headlice. The school will inform
parents should it become aware of the presence of headlice in a particular class. Parents of pupils with live
headlice will be asked to treat their child. It is expected that parents ensure that their child is treated
promptly before they return to school.

Article 24- Every child has the right to the best possible health.

Accidents at School
First aid will be administered in the event of any accident and the incident will be recorded in an accident
book. A slip will be sent home explaining the circumstances of the accident. If we consider the accident
requires further medical attention, we will try our best to contact parents or carers.

For this reason, it is very important that we have an up-to-date contact number.

Medication
If your child requires medicine in school time, we ask a parent or carer to complete the

relevant form. Designated staff will take responsibility for administering prescribed medicines
only. Contact school if you require any further information.
If your child has a known allergy, or condition that requires regular or emergency medication,
please inform school so that we can ensure appropriate storage of medication and arrange for
any staff training requirements.

Asthma
The school keeps a register of pupils who need asthma inhalers. It is the responsibility of

parents or carers to ensure that a functioning blue relief inhaler and spacer (if appropriate) is
available to be kept in school at all times.