Attendance Support
NEW - Olympus Attendance Awareness Month - November 2025
Did you know that health related absences can often be avoided?
Health-related absences are one of the top reasons children miss so many days of school and this can mean that they are at risk of becoming persistently absent. Of course, occasional absences related to health reasons are to be expected. But absences can quickly add up and habits of missing school can start to affect learning and social inclusion. You might not be sure about when to send your child to school with a particular illness- check out the NHS website (link below) for lots more information on this.
We do know that parents and carers worry about their children’s mental health. Rather than keeping your child off school, let us know about your concerns. We can then work together on supporting your child.
“Is my child too ill to attend school?” NHS site Is my child too ill for school? - NHS
South Gloucestershire School Nurse website School Nursing Service – Children and Young People’s Services.
Attendance at Olympus Academy Trust
Olympus Academy Trust are passionate about attendance because being in school regularly really does matter! Making connections everyday with other children and staff builds belonging, which we believe is an essential component of a healthy, happy child.
Parents and carers are our essential partners in promoting good attendance because you have the bottom-line responsibility for making sure your child gets to school every day. Just as parents focus on how their children are performing academically, you also have such an important role in setting expectations for good attendance and monitoring your child’s absences, so that missed days don’t add up to academic trouble.
Help us to build the habits of good attendance
This ensures that your child enjoys the many benefits that school brings, such as opportunities for learning and making progress as well as wider personal development, and enjoying different enrichment clubs, sports or creative activities.
Emotional Wellbeing
Routine helps children and young people feel secure and less anxious.
Attending regularly helps children and young people feel part of our school community.
Regular attendance can contribute to better mental health and overall wellbeing
Social Benefits
Being in school helps children and young people develop meaningful friendships.
Engaging in opportunities like enjoying different enrichment clubs.
Working with classmates in lessons and activities builds essential teamwork skills.
Academic Benefits
Being in school every day provides the best opportunity for learning and making progress.
Regular attendance helps children and young people keep up with learning and understanding their lessons.
Attending school every day means children and young people don’t fall behind and can stay on track. Falling behind can cause worry
Being in school regularly gives children and young people the best chance to make expected or better academic progress.
Children and young people who attend regularly have the best access to teachers and extra support when needed.
Help us to build the habits of good attendance through building routines at bedtime
Getting a good night’s sleep is essential. Not having access to devices in the bedroom is really something to consider as they often impact on getting a good nights sleep. 
https://www.nspcc.org.uk/keeping-children-safe/online-safety/access-to-technology-for-different-ages/ follow this link for advice about mobile phones and online safety from the age of 5 years to teenage.
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