Attendance
It is vitally important that children attend school regularly unless unwell. Under the terms of the Education Welfare Act 2000, schools are obliged to:
- Maintain a record of students attending school
- Record school attendance and notify the relevant Educational Welfare Officer of particular problems relating to attendance
- Support students with difficulties in attending school on a regular basis
- Prepare and implement a school attendance strategy to encourage, in a positive way, regular school attendance and an appreciation of learning within the school
- Prepare and implement a code of behaviour, setting standards of behaviour and disciplinary procedures for the school.
- Liaise with other schools and relevant bodies on school attendance issues
If your child is unable to attend school, we would appreciate a call to the office to notify the teacher. On their return to school, we require a written note explaining the reason for absence. Templates for this are included in your child’s homework journal.
Twice yearly reports are made to Tusla notifying them of any children with 20 days absence.