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Minsthorpe Community College

Attendance Matters

Why does Attendance Matter?

As Principals of Minsthorpe Community College, we give a clear message regarding attendance: ‘Every student. Every lesson. Every day.’

By attending every lesson, every day, students demonstrate our College values of Motivation, Commitment and Care.

Motivation – We want students to enjoy coming to College, to enjoy being with their friends and their teachers in lessons and to enjoy playing an active role in our learning community.

Commitment – We want students to have a first-class education which depends upon them working hard, alongside their teachers, in every lesson. Being committed to attending every day and arriving on time are essential habits for success in life beyond Minsthorpe Community College.

Care – We want our students to feel cared for. Having great attendance supports students’ wellbeing, contributes to building supportive relationships and strengthens their feeling of belonging. We reward and recognise good attendance at every opportunity.

We are delighted that 52 students had 100% attendance for the full year 2023/24. They were rewarded with a letter to parents/carers, a certificate and a £10 voucher.

Due to the efforts of students, parents/carers and staff, our overall attendance for 2024/25 is improving and we look forward to this continuing.

What does good attendance look like?

Minsthorpe Community College’s attendance target is 96%. The bar chart below shows attendance percentages as ‘days off’ each year. Students need to aim to be off school for no more than 8 days per year to achieve 96%.

We ask that parents and carers play their part by encouraging great attendance and by getting in touch with the Attendance Team if their child is struggling to attend.

If you or your child requires support in terms of attendance, please contact the College via enquiries@minsthorpe.cc

 

Key Staff with Responsibility for Attendance

  • Assistant Principal (Behaviour and Attendance): Mr R Yates

  • Head of Attendance: Mrs E Chamberlain

  • Education Welfare Officer: Mrs G Newton

  • Attendance Officer: Mrs G Ryder

  • Attendance Support Officer: Miss E Hunt

  • Post 16 Pastoral Leads: Mrs A Fish and Mr S Hughes

  • Attendance of Disadvantaged Students: Mr T Dowey

  • Attendance of students with SEND: Mr M Orr

 

Useful Resources for parents/carers to support Strong Attendance

 

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