Attendance and punctuality is vital for all children at Mandale Mill Primary School.

School Timings-

The school day starts at 8.40am (school gates open at 8.30am).

School finishes at 3.10pm.

Nursery Timings-

Attendance and Punctuality matters!

At Mandale Mill Primary School, we understand that regular attendance is crucial for academic success and personal growth. We’re committed to ensuring that every student has the opportunity to learn and thrive in a supportive environment.

Our dedicated team works closely with families to address any barriers to attendance and provide the necessary support. Through regular communication, incentives, and engaging activities, we encourage students to attend school every day, ready to learn and participate.

We believe that every absence matters, and each day in school is an opportunity. Together, we strive to foster a culture of attendance excellence.

Types of absences

Every half-day absence from school, by law, has to be classified as either authorised or unauthorised. This is why information about the cause of absence is always asked for.

Authorised Absences

These are mornings or afternoons away from school for a valid reason such as illness, emergency medical or dental appointments (routine appointments should always be made out of school hours) and emergencies.

Unauthorised Absences

An absence is classified as unauthorised if the reason was not recognised as acceptable. The Department for Education (DfE) and Local Education Authorities provide information for schools as to what is acceptable and what is not.

Examples of reasons that would not be accepted:

• A birthday
• A shopping trip
• Day trips
• Holidays – unless have been agreed as exceptional circumstance