ATTENDANCE AT UP HOLLAND HIGH SCHOOL

 

At Up Holland High School, good attendance is a shared priority because it is one of the strongest predictors of educational success, wellbeing and future life chances. The Department for Education states that parents have a legal duty to ensure their child receives a full-time education and attends school regularly. We work in partnership with families to support every student to attend consistently and on time.
 

Our aim is for all students to achieve at least 96% attendance. Attending school every day gives students the best opportunity to fulfil their potential, secure the qualifications they deserve in Year 11, and maintain as many future pathways as possible. When students are absent, they miss essential learning, routines and social development that cannot always be replicated.
 

Attendance is monitored daily and concerns are addressed early. The DfE defines students with attendance below 90% as persistently absent, which places them at significant risk of underachievement. Where attendance begins to decline, we will contact families to understand any barriers and provide support. Our focus is always on early help, collaboration and removing obstacles to attendance.
 

We have a dedicated attendance team who provide guidance, targeted support and safeguarding oversight. We also promote a positive culture around attendance by recognising strong attendance through weekly and termly rewards, attendance draws and annual 100% attendance awards.
 

Unauthorised absence is a serious concern. Where support is not engaged with, or attendance does not improve, schools are required to consider formal action in line with national guidance. This may include referral to the local authority and the use of legal interventions such as penalty notices. Our intention is always to work with families first to avoid escalation wherever possible.
 

Every day in school matters. Our goal is not simply high attendance figures, but ensuring every student feels supported to attend, achieve and succeed.
 

If you have any questions or need support with attendance, please contact the school on 01695 625191 and ask to speak to a member of the Attendance Team or your child’s Head of Year.

 

Absences

If your child is going to be absent, parents must inform school as soon as possible and at the latest by 9.00 am on the first day of absence via the school app Synergy or by calling school on 01695 625191.

Member of Staff	Role
Ms Rachel Bond	Director of Safeguarding & Inclusion
Miss C Merone	Attendance Manager
	Attendance Officer
Mrs S Mapple	Welfare Officer
Miss N Akid	First Aid Officer

 

Gov.uk School Attendance and Absence