Attendance at Foxfields
Attendance is always a priority for Foxfields Academy as we know that pupils cannot achieve their full potential if they do not regularly attend school.
Foxfields Academy has an aspirational target of 95% overall whole school attendance. We know how important it is to work with parents and carers as well as other professionals to support pupils to attend school every day.
We have a dedicated attendance leader, Charlotte Measures (DSL) who oversees all aspects of tracking, monitoring and supporting pupil attendance. Should you wish to contact the attendance lead please do so by email charlotte.measures@foxfields-cit.co.uk or phoning school on 07884298761.
In line with our attendance policy we work with parents/carers at the earliest point of concern, to help address any underlying reasons for irregular, low or persistent absence.
Working with Parents, Carers and Professionals
We appreciate that sometimes it can be difficult for parents/carers to determine whether your child is well enough to attend school. To view the NHS guidance around this, click here.
If your child must be absent from school, for example if they are too unwell to attend school, please ensure that you inform school by 9:15am with a clear explanation with the reason for absence so that we can accurately code the register.
We do not authorise holidays during term time. If parents require their child to be absent for exceptional circumstances, they must email Charlotte Measures at charlotte.measures@foxfields-cit.co.uk or Ruth Lloyd at ruth.lloyd@foxfields-cit.co.uk
Tracking and Monitoring Attendance:
We recognise that pupils may have specific reasons why they can’t attend school, such as medical appointments that can’t be taken outside of the school day. However, we set our expectations high and analyse any improvements or decline in attendance for individuals and groups of pupils.
Below is a summary of our attendance ladder:
96% – 100% Well done!
91 – 94% Risk of underachievement
85 – 90% Serious risk of underachievement
Below 85% Serious cause for concern and underachievement
School Attendance Data Compared to National Special School Average:
| Overall average attendance % (July 2024) | Overall average absence % (July 2024) | Overall average authorised absence | Overall average unauthorised absence | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Special school National statistics (July 2024) | 87% | 13% | 9.7% | 3.3% |
| Foxfields Academy (July 2024 attendance data) | 86.48% | 13.52% | 7.28% | 6.4% |
You can view our attendance policy by clicking here.
Remote Learning
In the event of any full or partial school closure, Foxfields Academy is committed to providing
continuity of education to our pupils through a process of remote learning. To view our Remote Learning Policy, please click here.
If you require a remote learning package for your child due to exceptional circumstances, please contact Ali Williams (Deputy Headteacher) on 07990 017967 to discuss this further.
