Attendance and Punctuality

Excellent attendance is the foundation for academic success and personal growth.

We expect students to attend at least 97% of the time. Anything below this will trigger intervention from the Attendance and Safeguarding Team.

Reporting Absence

Call 0161 6205859 before 8:15am each day of absence. You must provide a clear reason and an expected return date. Unauthorised absences will trigger follow-up from staff and will likely lead to fines.

Holidays in Term Time

Holidays will not be authorised. Any time off for holidays will result in a Fixed Penalty Notice (£160 per parent per child)

Late arrival disrupts learning for everyone. Sanctions escalate throughout the week:

• 3 Lates across the week: Same-day detention
• 4th Late: + second detention on the same day
• 5+ Lates: Study room and potential suspension

Why Attendance Matters

Students who attend regularly:

• Make better academic progress
• Build stronger friendships
• Develop confidence and life skills
• Are more likely to succeed in exams and careers

Poor attendance = Lost learning

• Just 90% attendance means nearly 4 weeks of school missed in a year.
• Every minute and every day matters

What We Expect from Families

• Make sure your child attends school every day and arrives on time
• Call the academy by 8:15am on every day of absence: 0161 620 5859 | attendance@coopstrinesdale.co.uk
• Provide medical evidence if your child is ill
• Avoid term-time holidays – we can’t authorise these
• Book appointments outside of school hours wherever possible

What We’ll Do to Help

• We build strong relationships with families to support regular attendance
• We offer a free breakfast club daily to help students start their day right
• We use attendance mentoring, rewards and support plans where needed
• We monitor attendance daily and follow up quickly if your child is absent
• We run exciting attendance rewards every week, term and year!
• We place families on absence prevention plans to support improvement before penalty notices are issued
• We frequently carry out home visits when there’s no explanation for absence or when a student is persistently absent

Rewards & Recognition

• 100% Attendance = Cinema trips, prize draws & vouchers
• Most improved attendance = Weekly rewards
• Top tutor group = Pizza party
• End-of-year trips for excellent attendance (96%+)
• Weekly emails and merits for 100%

Let’s Work Together

We understand that life happens. But we’re here to listen and help. If your child is struggling to attend, talk to us early so we can support you.

Together, let’s ensure your child gets the best possible education – every day counts! Contact our Attendance Team: attendance@coopstrinesdale.co.uk

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