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Norton Junior School Pupil and Parent Attendance Information

It is the parent / carer’s responsibility to ensure their child attends school every day that it is open and that they are punctual.

School Day Timings

  • Start of School Day (Morning Registration): Year 3/Year 4  8.35 am. Pupils arriving after 8.35am will be marked as late. 
  • Start of School Day (Morning Registration): Year 5/Year 6 8.45 am. Pupils arriving after 8.45am will be marked as late.
  • Norton Junior School Office Closes at 9am.  After this time pupils will need to be dropped off by parents at the main office at Norton Infant School.  After this time pupils will receive an unauthorised mark which impacts on their overall attendance percentage. 
  • End of Compulsory School Day: Year 3/Year 4   3.05pm
  • End of Compulsory School Day: Year 5/Year 6   3.15pm
  • Total Compulsory School Hours per Week: 32.5 hours 

Day to Day management of Attendance

At Norton Norton Junior we  implement, monitor, record and evaluate attendance by:

Norton Campus Attendance Protocol

School Contact Details for Reporting Absence

To report your child’s absence, please use one of the following methods:

  • Telephone:  01302 700303  Please call by 9.30 am on the first day of absence.)
  • Email: [email protected] 

When reporting an absence, please provide:

  • Your child’s full name and class.
  • The specific reason for absence (e.g., “Child has a fever and sore throat,” “Appointment at GP”).
  • Where possible please share a letter of proof of appointment through letter or text with the Mrs Bradshaw Office Manager
  • Expected duration of absence, if known.

Process for requesting a leave of absence

To request a leave of absence please complete the leave of absence form which can be accessed on line or via the main school office. 

Key Attendance Personnel

For specific queries or concerns regarding attendance, please contact:

  • The Senior Attendance Champion : Louise Ponsonby Designated Safeguarding Lead

School-Specific Rewards and Incentives for Good Attendance

At [Insert School Name Here], we celebrate and reward good attendance through:

  • Weekly class attendance is celebrated in Assembly. 
  • Termly certificates for 100% attendance
  • Praise Postcards

Local Authority Contact Information

For information regarding further support and legal interventions related to school attendance, you may also contact our Local Authority’s attendance team:

Doncaster Local Authority

Phone: 01302 736504 – opening times are Monday/Tuesday/Thursday/Friday 10am-12pm & 1pm-3pm

Email: [email protected] Wednesdays

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