Attendance & Welfare
At Beacon Academy, we believe that exceptional attendance is the cornerstone of student success. There is a direct, proven correlation between consistent attendance, high academic achievement, and the development of confident, well-rounded individuals.
To ensure our students remain safe and maximise their educational potential, daily, punctual attendance is non-negotiable.
Our Strategic Objectives
Our attendance policy is built upon a framework of high expectations and proactive support. We aim to:
Target Excellence: Maintain an overall Academy attendance rate of 96% or higher.
Foster Culture: Emphasise the critical importance of high-level attendance across our entire community of students, parents, and staff.
Robust Monitoring: Utilise clear procedures for tracking attendance and implementing timely, effective intervention strategies.
Ensure Punctuality: Eliminate persistent lateness to protect the integrity of the learning day.
Legal Compliance: Clearly outline the legal framework governing attendance in accordance with the Education Act 2002 and the DfE’s “Working Together to Improve School Attendance” guidance.
Meet Our Attendance Team
Our Education Welfare Officers (EWOs) work at the heart of the Academy to support families and remove barriers to learning.
Margaret Clark – Education Welfare Officer
Natasha Pitts – Education Welfare Officer
Bradley Milne – Senior Leader with the responsibility for attendance
The Home-Academy Partnership
We view attendance as a collective responsibility. To ensure your child thrives, we ask parents and carers to:
Prioritise Punctuality: Ensure your child arrives at the Academy on time every day.
Maintain Communication: In the rare event of an absence, please contact the Academy prior to 08:30 via 01472 328888 or attendance@beaconacademy.co.uk
Promote Value: Work with us to reinforce the vital importance of school attendance in your child’s future success.
Legal Note: It is the legal responsibility of parents and carers to ensure their child attends their educational provision as required by law.
