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Newton Primary School follow attendance guidance from our Local Authority, Swansea Council. You can find Swansea Council's Attendance Policy (2023), as well as additional information about the Local Authority's attendance procedures below.
Swansea Council Attendance Policy
Swansea Council School Attendance Policy 2023.docxRequest/Notification of Absence Form
Absence Request .pdfIllness
If your child is unwell, please let us know by leaving a message with the school office using the Absence Line: 01792 369826.
Holidays
Holidays/time out of school can be requested using the Request/Notification of Absence form above. Holidays are authorised at the Headteachers discretion. If a child's attendance is below the school target of 95% requests for absence will not be authorised unless there are exceptional circumstances.
Attendance Monitoring
Attendance is regularly monitored by school leadership and staff to promote learner outcomes and ensure pupil wellbeing and safeguarding. School work closely with the Local Authority's Education Welfare Service (EWS) to ensure guidelines are followed. School may communicate with parents regarding pupils attendance through letters, phone calls and meetings. Here at Newton we aim to support learners and their families in improving pupils attendance, and if you have any concerns, please do not hesitate to get in touch via the school email address: newton.primary.school@swansea-edunet.gov.uk.
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