Punctuality

Schools are legally required to take a register of pupils first thing in the morning and in the afternoon. Flanshaw School opens at 8:45am and pupils should be in class by 8.55am for registration so that they do not get a late mark.

If a pupil is late but the register is still open (up to 9:30am) they are marked as late. If the register has already closed when a pupil arrives late and without a satisfactory explanation, it may be classed as an unauthorised absence. If this happens regularly, it takes it's toll on a child's overall educational experience and could lead to legal action for not ensuring regular and punctual school attendance.

Punctuality is extremely important for your child:.

• It ensures your child is making the most of their learning and not missing anything.
• Being late disrupts the lessons already in progress and disrupts other students - your child may be embarrassed by having to enter the classroom late as attention is drawn from the teacher.
• Being on time brings routine to your child's day and helps them to settle well into their learning - arriving late can throw them off for the whole morning or even the whole day. 
• A child arriving 15 minutes late each day, misses almost 2 weeks of education a year!
• A regular and punctual attendance pattern will help your child when they enter the world of work.