Attendance
How do I report my child’s absence?
Parents are expected to inform the school of their child’s absence by phoning school (01773 602936) or emailing attendance@ironvillecodnorpark.derbyshire.sch.uk by 8:45 a.m. at the very latest. Emails to other school email addresses will not be accepted.
If no reason for absence is provided by 9:00 a.m. school will telephone you to request the reason for absence.
Regular and punctual attendance at school is a legal requirement and a responsibility shared by parents /carers and the school. We have an attendance team at the school who is available to discuss any issues or problems you may have regarding attendance or punctuality.
Attendance Team
The member of the Senior Leadership team responsible for attendance is: Mrs J Grundy (Headteacher) - attendance champion
The attendance team comprises of: Mrs J Coulston (Family Support Worker), Mrs B Moore (Office Administrator) and Mrs J Grundy (Headteacher). Mrs L Bowler (Acting Headteacher on a Friday)
The attendance support team are: Miss K Sharpe (Family Support Worker), Mrs A Bourne (SENCO) and Mrs L Hosie (ELSA and Nurture Lead)
Can I take my child on holiday during school time?
In September 2013 the Education (Pupil Registration) (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2013 came into force. These regulations make it clear that Headteachers should not grant approval for any leave of absence during term-time, including holidays, unless there are exceptional circumstances. These regulations also state that holidays cannot be authorised retrospectively.
Any requests should be on an official school absence request form and handed into the school office for consideration prior to any holiday/leave arrangements being made.
You may be issued with a Penalty Notice should leave be taken which is not authorised. If unpaid this could lead to prosecution under section 444(1) of The Education Act 1996.