Children should be in school each and everyday by 8:50am to ensure they are fully prepared for the school day. 

Please be aware of the following procedures linked to attendance at Edge Hill Academy: 

• Parents are required to telephone and inform school on the morning of the first day of absence before 9.15am on 01283 247440, speaking to the office or leaving a message.
• School will contact parents via text or telephone, if we have not been informed of an absence, to understand the absence reasoning as part of our commitment to safeguarding the safety and welfare of children.
• Parents will need to keep the school updated if the absence is longer than one day and is ongoing.
• If an absence reasoning is not given, this will be followed up. If no reason is provided, the absence will be recorded as unauthorised (U code).
• When a child arrives after 9:00am, the gates will be closed and parents will be required to go to the school office. A reason will need to be provided for their lateness. The absence will be recorded as (L code) on the register.
• If a child arrives after 9:10am (20 minutes after registration), this will mean their attendance is recorded as an unauthorised absence (U code).
• Pupils collected prior to 3:00pm, and the absence is unexplained, it will be recorded as unauthorised (U code) unless there are exceptional circumstances.
• The above elements are essential to ensure a clear, consistent partnership between the school and our families. In specific circumstances, parenting contracts / agreements will be used or even penalty notices issued (please refer to the policy attached below).