‘Missing school is missing out - attendance matters’
At Sandown, we expect every child to be an ‘Attendance Hero’. This means they are here every day, on time, and ready to learn.
We believe that children need regular, punctual attendance to have full access to the curriculum. Children lose valuable learning time when they are absent or late.
| Year | Arrival | Registration - am | Registration - pm | End of day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Key Stage 1 - Years R, 1 & 2 | 8:30 - 8:45 am | 8:50 am | 12:45 pm | 3:10 pm |
| Key Stage 2 - Years 3, 4, 5 & 6 | 8:30 - 8:45 am | 8:50 am | 1:00 pm | 3:20 pm |
| Key Stage | Hours (per week) |
|---|---|
| Key Stage 1 | 32 hours 5 minutes |
| Key Stage 2 | 32 hours 55 minutes |
Attendance recognition
At Sandown, we have attendance recognition prizes for children in Nursery through to Year 6 for +97% attendance.
Special events are held at the end of terms 2, 4, and 6. The names of the children who have been on time, with an attendance rate of +97%, go into the draw, where our randomiser selects the winners.
“I like coming to school, and I like the rewards, I cross all my fingers and toes!”
“Good attendance makes me feel pretty good because it shows that I have a happy time at school.”
“I like being rewarded because it makes me feel good for always being at school.”
