Mayfield Primary SchoolAttendance Rewards & Systems
DON'T MISS A MINUTE - ATTENDANCE AT MAYFIELD
Multi-Agency Attendance & Achievement Team
Whilst Mayfield's attendance figures are above all national and local comparisons (CLICK HERE), there is no doubt that attendance and attitudes to school attendance are declining across the country. Despite the above positive context for ourselves, we are aware of attitudes to attendance falling away if we don't maintain the focus and continue with the 'Don't Miss A Minute' messages. So we have taken a two pronged approach to attendance and punctuality this year. Yes, we have refreshed the profile and position of our rewards and incentives, but we have also furthe refined our monitoring systems - most specifically for chronic low attendance - we must offer positivity but equally there must be accountability for families who persistently fall into worrying attendance patterns. This is sometimes a tough message but it cannot always be about waving away fundamental issues that affect learning. Finding a balance between being positive but being clear when attendance is an issue and addressing this directly is equally as important.
The team meet to discuss attendance on a daily basis and take practical steps to intervene upon poor attendance and absence each and every day. We have a wide range of rewards for attendance. High attendance is imperative and essential to being a 'Mayfield Citizen', however we have a range of options and strategies available for low and persistent absence. We know our families well and our response will be determined by our knowledge of each families context and situation.
Below is a summary of the updated systems, incentives and methods that we use. You can find a copy of our latest policy at the bottom of this page.
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THE 96% GANG - ON TARGET TEAM AWARD
Whilst Mayfield's attendance figures are above all national and local comparisons, there is no doubt that attendance and attitudes to school attendance are declining across the country. Despite the above positive context for ourselves, we are aw
THE 96% GANG - ON TARGET INDIVIDUAL AWARD
Whilst Mayfield's attendance figures are above all national and local comparisons, there is no doubt that attendance and attitudes to school attendance are declining across the country. Despite the above positive context for ourselves, we are aw
LEADERS DON'T MISS A MINUTE (YEAR 6 FOCUS)
Whilst Mayfield's attendance figures are above all national and local comparisons, there is no doubt that attendance and attitudes to school attendance are declining across the country. Despite the above positive context for ourselves, we are aw
100% & ROLL OF HONOUR
Whilst Mayfield's attendance figures are above all national and local comparisons, there is no doubt that attendance and attitudes to school attendance are declining across the country. Despite the above positive context for ourselves, we are aw
HIGH PROFILE NEWS
Whilst Mayfield's attendance figures are above all national and local comparisons, there is no doubt that attendance and attitudes to school attendance are declining across the country. Despite the above positive context for ourselves, we are aw
FIRST DAY HOME VISITS
The Multi-Agency Team can, and do, make regular visits to the door of families with absent children. This can be from the first day of absence should we feel this appropriate or necessary. A knock on the door is never far away if your child does not attend school. We check and monitor every morning! It is our first job!
INDIVIDUAL CONTRACTS & REPORT CARDS
Whilst Mayfield's attendance figures are above all national and local comparisons, there is no doubt that attendance and attitudes to school attendance are declining across the country. Despite the above positive context for ourselves, we are aw
Beyond this, the school team have the ability to refer families to the Local Authority Attendance Team, where there are a host a measures open in order to pursue attendance issues with families - these include fines for low attendance to offending parents. These measures have been taken previously and school will do so again if this is required. It should be noted that under the current monitoring systems, the LA Attendance Team have direct access to school attendance data as part of their wider safeguarding responsibilities.