Attendance & Punctuality
“Look up, aim high, and shine bright.”
At Luttons Community Primary Academy, we believe that regular, punctual attendance is the foundation for every child to reach their full potential and truly shine. Excellent attendance leads directly to excellent achievement.
Why Every Day Matters
Building good routines around punctuality and regular school attendance helps children make continuous learning progress, feel secure, and build positive habits that carry into secondary education and adult life.
To celebrate great attendance across our school:
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Classes exceeding the national average attendance rate are recognized every week in assembly.
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Highlights are shared in our school newsletter and displayed on classroom door posters.
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Our Target: We aim for every pupil to achieve at least 97% attendance this school year.
How to Report a Pupil Absence
If your child is unwell or unable to attend, please report their absence to the school no later than 8:30 AM on each day of absence.
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📞 Phone: 01944 738232 (24-hour answer machine available to leave a message)
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✉️ Email: admin.lut@ebor.academy
⚠️ Important: Please do not use ClassDojo to report absences. All absence reports must be submitted via phone or email so our administrative team can process them promptly.
Safe & Sound: Our Safeguarding Process
We have a statutory duty of care to ensure all children are safe and accounted for each morning:
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Emergency Contact Calls: If your child is absent and we have not received notification by 8:30 AM, our team will call each of your listed emergency contacts to establish that your child is safe.
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Home Visits: If we are unable to make contact with a parent or carer by 10:00 AM, we are legally required to conduct a home visit to check on the welfare of your child.
Prompt notification of any absence helps avoid unnecessary home visits and ensures staff resources can remain focused on learning.
Here to Help
We understand that mornings and pupil illness can be stressful for families. If you are experiencing difficulties getting your child to school on time or regularly, please reach out to us. We are always here to offer support, advice, and practical solutions.
