At Margaret Roper we believe that good punctuality and attendance is critical for success
When everyone arrives on time
- Registration takes place quickly and smoothly.
- The day gets off to a good start for everyone.
- Everyone hears information given and is included in important instructions and information to aid learning.
- It ensures that everyone knows what to do and understands what is expected.
- Regular attenders find school routines, school work and friendships easier to cope with.
When a child arrives late
- Time is wasted.
- Class concentration is disturbed.
- The teacher has to repeat information and instructions whilst the others have to wait.
- The child is at an immediate disadvantage because discussion may have been missed where ideas were shared.
- The child often feels unsettled or embarrassed.
- The child is marked late or absent. This information is made available to the Educational Welfare Officer when they visit.
Please ensure your child arrives on time for school. Gates open at 8.15am and we open the classroom doors at 8.25am. Registration is 8.30am and your child should be in their classroom at 8.30, not arriving at school.
You can find our Attendance Policy here: Attendance Policy 2024-25
A summary guide to attendance procedures can be found here: Pupil Absence Procedures Guide 2024-5
Our Leave of Absence Form can be found here: Absence Request Form
Absence during term time
The headteacher may no longer grant leave of absence during term time except in exceptional circumstances. Please see our attendance policy for details.
Planned Absence
It is very important that parents/carers notify the school of any planned pupil’s absence for safeguarding reasons and in order for it to be coded correctly in the school registers.
If your child has a planned absence, e.g., music exam, doctor, dentist or hospital appointment, please inform the school in writing before the appointment day. Wherever possible, doctor or dental appointments should be made outside of school hours.
An Absence Request Form must be completed and returned to the school prior to the start date of any absence. Please ensure you read our Attendance Policy before making a request.
Unplanned Absence
If a child will be absent from school for any reason, it is the responsibility of the parent/carer to inform the school as early as possible in the morning, but certainly by 9:00am. This communication can be via email to office@margaretroper.croydon.sch.uk , phone call (leave a message on the answering machine) to 0208 660 0115, or in person at the School Office.
Details of absence required by the school are:
- Your Name
- Child's Name
- Child's Class
- Reason for the absence. Please let us know a brief description of the problem (e.g., Jenny has developed chicken pox; John has an earache). 'Unwell' is not a sufficient description.