Attendance

Regular attendance and punctuality is essential for each child's educational development. If your child is unable to attend school for any reason, please inform the school on the first day of absence.

The national expectation for attendance and punctuality is 96%. If your child falls below that figure, they are regarded as having poor attendance and punctuality.  As a school, we sit just below the national average of 96% meaning a number of children fall well below that total. 

At Hartley, we do not authorise leave during term time. The school has adopted Newham’s fining policy for families with children who have poor attendance. It is extremely important that your child comes to school every day to ensure that they have every opportunity to enjoy and achieve at school. Poor attendance is a contributing factor to children not achieving expected standards in learning.

As parents, it is your duty to ensure your child reaches their full potential. Without good attendance, this is impossible to achieve. The attendance team work hard to track pupil attendance across the school and liaise with parents when concerns arise to minimise any impact on learning.

For further information about policy and procedures around attendance, please read the attendance policy by clicking the link below:

Hartley Primary School attendance policy

Late Arrivals

Children are expected to arrive at school in the through the gates on Wakefield Street, between 8:40 - 8:50am. At 8:50am the gates will be closed and your child will have to enter through the main reception.