We are committed to providing a quality education for all our children. We will do everything we can to ensure that all pupils achieve the maximum possible attendance and that any problems that prevent this from happening are identified and acted upon as soon as possible.
We consider good attendance to be 96% or better. This is no more than nine days of absence (including illness) in a year. There is a clear link between good attendance and good results, and teachers will celebrate excellent attendance just as they celebrate other positive aspects of school life.
See our Attendance Procedures
Read our Attendance Policy
What happens when my child doesn’t come to school?
Reporting Absence
If your child is off school it is very important that you call us on 01707 888333 or email admin@woodside.herts.sch.uk.
Please note that requests to take holiday during term-time will not be approved.
Lateness
Registration begins at 8.45am. Any child entering the school after 8.50am will be deemed as late (unless they are involved in other school duties). Registers will be monitored for lateness and a letter sent to parents if there is a pattern of repeated lateness.
Arriving at school after 9.20am is recorded as unauthorised absence on our records and may affect your attendance percentage. We monitor pupils who arrive late for school and work with parents and carers to improve punctuality.