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Attendance

Why attendance is so important?

Regular school attendance has always been a key priority for us here at Ash Green School,we want to work together to improve attendance of our students.

Good school attendance is key to helping students achieve the best possible grades and maximizes their potential learning opportunities.

In recognition that school attainment and attendance are strongly linked, we would like to remind all students and their parents/carers of our expectations.

Ways to tell us about anything that is affecting your child’s attendance:

General Absence – Parent/Carer Expectations.

Make sure your child attends every day on time.

To report your child’s absence, please either:

Telephone: 02476 366 772 option 1

Please try your best to do this before 8.30am on each day of absence.

Provide your child's full name, tutor group and reason for absence. If we require any further information, we will call you back.

 

Punctuality 

Students are expected to arrive on school site by 08:30hrs each morning. On occasion, unavoidable lateness will happen, please inform the school office if this is the case.

Students arriving late to school without communication from parent/carers will result in a 30 minute same day detention.

In the event a student arrives post registration, the student will be registered as an unauthorised absence. Punctuality is monitored closely and plays a crucial role in students achievement. Persistently late students will trigger additional monitoring.

Lateness reduces learning time

  • If your child is 5 minutes late every day they will miss three days of learning each year.
  • If your child is 15 minutes late every day they will miss two weeks of learning each year.

Medical Appointments

Routine medical appointments for students should be made outside academy hours. If it is not possible, please attempt to make the appointment after 1pm. 

If a student has an appointment to attend during academy hours, the Attendance team will require evidence of the appointment to authorise the absence, i.e., a copy of the appointment letter, card or text. Please send to enquiries@ashgreenschool.org.uk.

Where possible, students should attend the Academy before and after the appointment. 

Support

If you need further guidance on whether to send your child to school, please refer to the following website: Is my child too ill for school? - NHS 

If you and your child are experiencing any difficulties with attendance, please get in touch with your child’s pastoral team, or any of the key contacts within attendance via email (all contacts on page 7 of the attendance policy)

Leave of Absence during Term-Time

Leave during term-time will not be authorised and will be referred to the Local Authority to issue a penalty notice except in exceptional circumstances at the discretion of the Principal.

Applications can be made by completing a form available from Main Reception. Once completed, please return the form to the Academy. 

Attendance Rewards

At Ash Green, we believe in celebrating success, recognising effort, and encouraging positive behaviour. Our rewards system is designed to motivate students, build confidence, and foster a culture of achievement and respect.

⭐ Why We Use Rewards

  • Promote positive behaviour and attitudes.
  • Encourage attendance, punctuality, and engagement.
  • Celebrate academic progress, personal development, and contributions to school life.
  • Build self-esteem and a sense of belonging.

🏆 Types of Rewards

We offer a variety of rewards to suit different achievements and age groups:

1. Ash Green Sterling

  • Awarded for excellent effort, behaviour, and attendance .
  • Points contribute to individual recognition.
  • Students can earn Ash Green sterling through our AGS way and lesson points
  • Points can be exchanged for AGS rewards in our items in our Ash Green shop

Students can use their points to "purchase" rewards such as:

  • Stationery and snacks
  • School merchandise
  • Sports equipment
  • Gift cards

 

2. Certificates & Badges

  • Weekly and termly certificates/badges for:
    • 100% Attendance
    • Most improved attendance
    • Subject Excellence
    • Leadership

3. Celebration Events

  • Termly reward assemblies
  • End-of-year awards ceremonies
  • Trips and enrichment activities for top achievers

💬 Student Voice

We regularly consult students to ensure our rewards are meaningful and motivating. Their feedback helps us improve and personalise the system.

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