Inclusive Attendance at Acomb First School
Acomb First School is proud to be recognised as an Inclusive Attendance School.
At Acomb First School, we believe that attendance is far more than simply being present in school. It is about every child feeling connected, valued, supported and able to flourish. We know that when children attend regularly, they are more likely to achieve academically, develop positive relationships, build confidence and enjoy a greater sense of belonging within our school community.
Our attendance culture is built on child-centred values, positive relationships and evidence-informed practice. We recognise that every child's circumstances are unique, and whilst many children attend school every day without additional support, others may face barriers that require understanding, compassion and collaborative intervention.
Attendance is everyone's responsibility. By working together with children, families, staff, governors and external partners, we create the conditions that enable every child to attend, participate and thrive.
Our attendance strategy is fully embedded within our school improvement priorities and is underpinned by the Inclusive Attendance Model—the first and only accredited programme providing the pedagogy of practice for inclusive attendance. This enables us to continually develop our practice through research, professional learning and sustained implementation.
We have a flexible drop off beginning at 8.30 each day. Our lessons start straight away after registration at 8.45 am and school finishes at 3.15 pm (a total of 32.5 hours per week). I
