Attendance
Reporting student absence
As you may already be aware, we have been using a new student absence reporting system called Studybugs. This system is quick and easy to use.
From 04 January 2024, the only way you will be able to inform the school of your child’s absence will be via Studybugs.
If you have not signed up to Studybugs, using the following link: https://studybugs.com/about/parents
Thank you for your support.
Top 3 reasons to use Studybugs
- It’s integrated with our systems so we know right away if your child is unaccounted for.
- It’s quick and easy to register and use and automatically reminds you to keep us posted.
- You’ll be helping the NHS and other public health organisations improve children’s health. (https://studybugs.com/about/schools)
Attendance
Full attendance is very important if your child is to take maximum advantage of the opportunities available to them at the Poly. We expect students to attend school every day unless there is a legitimate reason for their absence. If in doubt, send your son to school. Should he become ill, we will see that he is properly attended to.
Pupils receive certificates for 100% or very high attendance. A number of pupils have completed Year 11 without a single absence in 5 years! The average school attendance is expected to be over 96%.
Parents/carers will receive an automated call from the school if their son is absent without a valid reason. For this reason, it is essential that we have up-to-date contact details.
Punctuality
Students are expected to arrive at school on time and should aim to be on the school site at least 5 minutes before the start of the school day. If your child is unavoidably late, they must sign in at reception as soon as they arrive. All students who are late to school will be expected to complete a 30 minute reset (detention) that same day. If your child has to leave the school premises at anytime during the school day, they should also sign out at reception.