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SchoolNEWSLETTER 291

Values – Care – Achievement

Thursday 25 January 2018

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Head’s Introduction

Food for ThoughtThis week during Collective Worship form groups have been reflecting on the quote “See no evil, hear no evil, speak no evil”. One of the quotes we have spent some time thinking about is:

“The words of the reckless pierce like swords, but the tongue of the wise brings healing.” The Book of Proverbs ch 12: v 18, The Bible

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We welcome all feedback and thank all parents for their valuable contributions. If you have a query or simply an observation about the school please complete the form online.

AHS Feedback

Dear Parents and Carers,

It was great to see an excellent turn out for the Year 11 Parents’ Evening last night with the vast majority of families spending valuable time with subject teachers. This is a vital time of year for Year 11 and we will support them in every way possible to help them succeed in the summer.

If parents have any additional questions or requests, please do not hesitate to contact the school. Key Year 11 contacts are:

Mr Williams - Head of YearMrs Chappell - Pastoral Support WorkerMiss McDermott - Deputy Head responsible for Year 11 AchievementMr Furniss - Head of Pastoral CareMr Daly - Headteacher

Fri 26 JanTue 30 JanWed 7 Feb

Fri 9 Feb12-16 Feb

Mon 19 Feb

Non-uniform DayYear 8 Options Evening for Parents, 7.00pmYear 8 Parents’ Evening, 3.45-7.30pmSchool finishes at 3.10pmHalf Term HolidayStudents return

Upcoming Events

Vacancies

AHS Midday Supervisory AssistantRequired asap, salary payable £8.45 per hour

Part Time (5 hpw, 1.00-2.00 pm) Mon to Fri, Term Time only

HR Administration and Systems Officer Grade 7 (Pro Rata salary is £12,331 to £13,620)

Part Time (22.5 hpw) Term Time + 2 weeks in school holidays

Student Attendance and Welfare OfficerGrade 6 (£20,203 - £22,869)

Full Time (37 hpw)Visit www.pathfindermat.co.uk/new-vacancies-holder/

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Enhanced DBS checks will be required

Foundation Governor VacanciesThe link between good governance and good schools is well established.

AHS is proud to be a Church of England academy, and part of the family of 127 Church schools spread across the Diocese of York. The recent SIAMS inspection, with its outstanding grade, is testament to the way the school’s values and ethos are lived out in its everyday life.

As a Church academy, in addition to staff, parent and co-opted governors, we also have Foundation Governors who serve on our governing board.

Foundation Governors have a special role in, and responsibility for, ensuring that the Christian character of a Church of England academy is secured, preserved and developed.

They play a full role in all governing board matters as well as having a particular focus on ensuring the school creates a community in which students are cared for as individuals and are helped to find fulfilment as they grow towards adulthood. As an active Christian presence within the school, they play a unique role in strengthening and enriching the relationship between school, Church and the wider community.

We currently have two Foundation Governor vacancies on our governing board. If you’re at all interested and would like to find out more, please contact the school and we can arrange an informal chat with our Chair of Governors – absolutely no obligation on either side!

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This Week’s Main School News

Year 11 Period 6 We believe that attending taught ‘period 6’ sessions can have a huge impact on student achievement. This extra input from teaching staff not only helps students to begin their revision, but also allows them to seek extra support and guidance on key areas of each GCSE, should they need it. All our Heads of Department have planned out what the period 6 and lunchtime support sessions will look like in their subject and we would appreciate your support in encouraging students to attend a session on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.

There is also a Year 11 silent study space each lunchtime in L18. Students are encouraged to use this space to revise independently. Attendance at each of these, and Period 6, will be recorded in the Reward Booklet.

Mon

29 Jan

EnglishEnglishMathsMaths

Writing skillsComparing viewpoints/SQIME (Lang P2)ProportionalityPythagoras’ Theorem

Tues

30 Jan

RE

Art

BusinessSociologyGraphicsProduct DesignICTFrench

EngineeringTravel & Tourism

MusicMediaPEDramaFoodTextiles

Evangelical teachings and scripture on the Thematic units Assessment Objective 1 & 3—Artist Research/Observational SkillsUnit 3: Promoting a Brand—Assignment 1Key concepts and the 12 marker Exam Content—Systems and control Exam Content—Metals and composites Coursework Unit 2: Prom Listening skills: Open ended questions in Section A Controlled Assessment Unit 2 —development of assignment and meeting briefComposition support and programme notesImprovements of horror trailers Cardiovascular system Component 2 rehearsals (group 3)Developmental cooks 3 Assessment Objective 1 & 3—Artist Research/reflecting on work/annotations

Wed

31 JanScience Atomic Theory

Thu

1 Feb

HistoryGeography

Computer Science

Weimar and Nazi German Source Skills Tropical Rainforests: Sustainable management of tropical rainforests Logic Gates-AND, OR, NAND

AttendanceThank you to all parents/carers who ensure their child has excellent attendance. Please find attached our attendance booklet which explains about the importance of excellent attendance and parents/carers’ legal requirement to send their child to school. As a school we have a legal obligation to ensure your child attends. Any student under 90% attendance, we must explain the reason why to the Government and provide evidence that we have done everything we can to improve this. As a school we wish to work with students and their families to remove any barriers to attending, however, if parents/carers choose not to support their child the school will then refer this to the Local Authority to enforce attendance using the legal powers at their disposal, including penalties and prison. The attached booklet explains the support that is also available and who to contact to discuss attendance.

The image below highlights that school is only 190 days a year, leaving 175 days for other things.

Rotary Cooking CompetitionYear 10 students, Amy Bettles and Frankie Said, were able to show off their culinary talents at this year’s Rotary Cooking Competition at York College. Each student had to prepare a healthy two course meal in under 1½ hours. Amy produced a mozzarella stuffed chicken breast with potato fondant, sun blush tomato and olive tapenade and a deconstructed apple crumble with prune jam and salted caramel ice cream to follow. Frankie opted for a spicy tomato soup with ciabatta croutons and a very colourful Jerk Chicken main course with rice and beans. Both students were cool, calm and

collected while working under the pressures of unfamiliar surroundings and time constraints. Amy went on to win the competition and goes on to the next round at Bettys School of Cookery in Harrogate. Both students were a credit to Archbishop’s.

UniformFollowing the Christmas holidays we have had several students who have had nail extensions that either contravene the school rule of no nail varnish or are excessively long and are dangerous in a school environment. Please can parents/carers ensure their child does not have nail extensions in school. Thank you in advance for your support.

Get Exam Ready!Top Tip #1: Organise your workspace. Ensure you have somewhere quiet at home to study; this should be tidy, with plenty of space to write. Have designated places for notes and equipment. If finding a quiet work space

at home is difficult, make use of the silent lunchtime study space or ask a teacher if there is somewhere quiet you can work before or after school.

@AHSYork Tel: 01904 411341 www.archbishopholgates.org

This Week’s Sixth Form News

Rewards and Recognition

The Gold Award - At Archbishop Holgate’s, we truly value hard work and effort. Each week, Heads of Year select two members of their year group to appear on the “Wall of Excellence” reflecting exceptional work and effort where students have done something extra special in lessons or in the wider life of the school. Winners of the Gold Award will receive a weekly prize. The following students have been awarded the Gold Award...

Georgia Sutcliffe, 7Bl - For embodying our school value of ‘Justice’ for handing in money found on school site. Great community spirit – well done! Mrs Edmondson

Bea Small, 7Cy - For embodying our school value of ‘Justice’ for handing in money found on school site. Great community spirit – well done! Mrs Edmondson

Ben Roberts, 8Cr - Ben has had a great term and contributed significantly to the Christmas celebrations singing with Boys Aloud and taking part in the Carol Service. Well done. Mrs Avey

Frances Berry–Michallat, 8Wr - Frances was instrumental within her form, organising form activities and contributions to the Foodbank before Christmas. An excellent community service. Well done. Mrs Avey

Ariadne Wright, 9Hp - For constant positivity and enthusiasm towards school life. Well done! Mr Wiles

Ella Bryan-Burnside, 9Al - For her good focus this week in form time and positive attitude! Well done! Mr Wiles

Oliver Bonarius, 10Ha - For improvement in maths and his pie chart knowledge. Well done! Mrs Price

Jennifer Norman, 10Gs - Jennifer’s intelligent, mature and conscientious contributions to form discussion. Well done! Mr Goldsmith

Amelia McLaren, 11Sw - For her excellent work in Period 6 with Mrs Clarke. Well done! Mr Williams

Ellie Gray, 11Mr - For the superb History homework Ellie completed over Christmas. Well done! Mr Williams

Ellie Townson, 12Yg - For working flat out, maintaining 100% attendance, doing great work as Head Girl and supporting her peers. Well done. Mrs Hopkinson-Kearney

Daniel Mason, 12Lv - For a generally fantastic attitude, working hard and 100% attendance. Well done! Mrs Hopkinson-Kearney

Amy Saunders, 13KKe - For working extremely hard across the board and making the most of extra study after school . Well done! Miss De Lashley

Rhianna Field, 13Cn - For working extremely hard across the board and making the most of extra study after school. Well done! Miss

BTEC AssessmentsYear 13 have worked very hard over the past few weeks completing important BTEC assessments contributing to their final grades. The results will follow in March, when a student-by-student analysis will take place.

Sixth Form Applications Monday was the deadline for Sixth Form applications. The option blocks are currently being set and any issues with subject choices will be notified shortly.

UCAS Key Dates2 May: If you receive all your university/college decisions by 31 March you must reply to any offers by this date or they will be declined.

7 June: If you receive all your university/college decisions by 3 May you must reply to any offers by this date or they will be declined.

21 June: If you receive all your university/college decisions by 7 June you must reply to any offers by this date or they will be declined.

Key Dates• Yea12 Work Experience Verbal Agreement Form Monday 5 February

• Year 12 Mock Results Monday 19 February

• Second Sixth Form Parents’ Evening Wednesday 7 March

• Formal Summer Assessment Period Thursday 19 April - June

• Year 13 Leavers’ Day Friday 25 May

• Year 12 Internal Assessment week w/c Monday 2 July

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PLEASE SHARE: If you would like to share students’ achievements in the community with us, then please email jsissons@archbishopholgates.org. It’s always nice to celebrate what students are accomplishing outside of school

Enlightenment: being advanced and having gained necessary information or knowledge, especially spiritual knowledge.

Sports Corner

OF THE WEEK

You may remember that as part of BBC School Report, students were asked to write an ‘uplifting’ news article, given that the news is often so depressing, especially during a cold and drab January! Here’s Oliver’s take on the events that took place at Euston Station, London, over the festive period…

Euston Station Opens Doors to the Homeless for Christmas DinnerAfter the final train left on Sunday night, at 11.00pm, rather than pack up their bags for the weekend, Euston Station prepared for their banquet of smoked salmon, soup, a roast, and Christmas pudding. This was achieved by a total of 45 volunteers. It was the first time that a transport hub: usually taking about 120,000 commuters to their day at work, had turned into a charitable organisation that made the Christmas of 200 lonely or homeless citizens infinitely better. One of these individuals was Sharon. She wore her best dress to the event and said, ”I knew I didn’t have anything to do. I would be at home on my own and at times you’re lonely, especially at Christmas.” I think that by doing this, Network Rail has improved or enriched the Christmas period for many people. Furthermore, in providing the homeless with that simple act of kindness they have truly lived out the real meaning of Christmas. This is coming together as a large family and celebrating together without judgement because of wealth. In addition, providing those people with a meal also reflected the Christian purpose of Christmas, which is that the Earth was blessed with a gift that is so special, but in the form of something so simple. In this way, Network Rail showed true compassion and love: in the form of a simple Christmas dinner. However, behind the scenes of this occasion there were numerous different contributors allowing this event to occur. Euston Station received generous donations from 50 businessmen and companies all around, leaving management teams at Network Rail ‘blown away’. This just goes to show the power of a united community that has come together, not for personal or financial gain, but to really improve the Christmas for those who would otherwise be living in despair and without any joy or happiness.

@AHSictdept: Revision Technique - Flash Cards (available from your IT teacher) to help with remembering those key facts. #BTECIT #revision

Girls’ RugbyThe Year 8 girls were not fazed by the extreme weather conditions last week during their rugby lesson.

Boys’ Fitness Competition

The Year 9 boys after winning their fitness competition using our brand new rowing machines and spinning bikes.

Basketball

The Year 8 boys lost their final game of the season against a strong Vale of York side despite starting the game very well. Training will continue each week up until the end of term, so keep on practicing.

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Sports Corner

MFL Stars of the WeekStudents were nominated by staff in the Language department

to receive an Effort merit and a postcard home:

KS3 French - Razaan Bajri, 7GrKS3 German - Abbey Turton, 7Wm

KS4 French - Millie Southhall, 10MHoKS4 German - Adam Hunter, 10Mb

KS4 Spanish - Eleanor Cooper, 10Ha

Literacy NewsAccelerated ReaderA reminder to all Year 7s that students can quiz on Accelerated Reader over AHS English writing blog. Students are warmly invited and encouraged to visit the new AHS English Writing Blog at www.ahswriting.wordpress.com. Here, students can explore examples of their teachers’ writing, as well as having the opportunity to submit their own writing to be read by peers and teachers. Students are encouraged to submit examples of their own personal, creative writing, or pieces they have done in class and are proud of. Through the blog, students can then read and comment on each other’s work, or directly Tweet their writing to the AHS English Twitter feed.

All students need to do is click on the ‘Submit Writing’ button on the main menu, type it up or copy and paste it from a document, and wait for it to be approved by their teacher. After that, their writing will appear on the website for all to read! If you or your child has any further questions about the blog, please contact Miss Woolerton or Mrs McMurdo. We hope you enjoy checking out our brand new website!

York Independent State School PartnershipAs part of our ongoing work with the York

ISSP, we are pleased to offer details of a lecture

taking place on Thursday 1 February. The

lecture is for Year 7 and 8 students and their

parents, it will be led by Celia McKeon from

Rethinking Security and will focus on the fascinating topic of ‘What

does security mean in what seems like an insecure world.’ Please see

information below from ISSP for further detail and how to apply for a

place.

This term’s lecture will be led by Celia McKeon from Rethinking Security and will focus on the fascinating topic of ‘What does security mean in what seems like an insecure world.’Celia McKeon is the co-founder and coordinator of Rethinking Security, which aims to promote debate about the problems with the UK’s current approach to security, and build support for possible alternative approaches. She was previously assistant trust secretary at the Joseph Rowntree Charitable Trust.Students don’t have to wear school uniform for this event. Parents are welcome to come, but don’t have to, and should register on the same form as their child (see below) but are likely to be seated separately. There is a car park nearby, please have a look at the map of the university campus for this and parking is free after 6pm. The Ron Cooke Hub is clearly signposted from the car park and we hope to have university ambassadors to help guide you to the right place. Date: Thursday 1 February Time: 7.00-8.00pm Place: Ron Cooke Hub, University of York, Heslington East CampusWe do hope that your child would like to come along. We believe that this event will be popular and, although it’s a large venue, places are limited. To register please follow the link to complete an online registration form: http://tinyurl.com/ISSP7-8Lectures The form must be submitted by Wednesday 31 January. If you have any queries please contact: York.issp@gmail.com.

Design a Tile CompetitionThe RE department found it very difficult to choose 2 final submissions for the Bull Lane Mosque ‘Design a Tile’ competition, but finally decided on

entries from Abbey Driffield (8Kd) and Hugo Barnard (7Hf) to be put forward from AHS, congratulations to both students! We are looking forward to hearing whether either of our finalists will win the overall competition! Fingers crossed!

Allotment NewsThe Allotment Club will start up again on Friday 26 January. At this stage we will be planning where to put the strawberries and how to look after the birds in winter. Look out for notices to advise where we are meeting. Mrs Clarke

Faraday Challenge 2018On Tuesday, six Year 8 students visited St Peter’s School to take part in the Institute of Engineering and Technology (IET) Faraday Challenge; an annual nationwide event with 160 small competitions in schools and a grand final for the best 5 teams overall. This year, the challenge ran in association with Thorpe Park, students had to race against the clock to solve a real-life engineering problem, putting their engineering and technology skills to the test. They were given

an insight into STEM careers, with a particular emphasis on engineering. The team took on the challenge and did a fantastic job; with both their product and presentation receiving high praise. Overall, everyone involved enjoyed the event, our students were a real credit to the school. Mr Thompson

News from the CanteenThe school’s new menu starts next week. The new menu has been put together in collaboration with the Student Council. We have seen some old favourites return and a few new dishes added. Menus and price list can be viewed on the school website at: http://www.

Time Out from AngerDo you have a pre-teen or a teenager? Many parents find adolescence the most demanding time in their relationship with their child. There are a lot of new challenges to face and it’s often hard to know what to do for the best. Family Matters York are holding a 5-week course for parents of pre-teens and teenagers to look at some of the issues and how to survive!

When: Thursdays 22 Feb; 1, 8, 15, 22 Mar, 12.45-2.45pm, at Tang Hall Community Centre, Fifth Avenue, York, YO31 0UG.

To book a place or for any further information please contact Gaynor Stainsby on 411341, email: gstainsby@archbishopholgates.org or Helen Atkinson on 07393 147259, email: helenatkinson@fmy.org.uk. The course is free due to generous funding from Archbishop Holgate’s School Foundation Governors.

Maximising Attendance

A Guide for Parents

Introduc on 

Why is it important for children not to miss school?

Nowadays, it is more important than ever to have a good educa on behind you if you want opportuni es in adult life. Children

only get one chance at school, and your child’s chances of a successful future may be affected by not a ending school or

alterna ve provision regularly.

If children do not a end school regularly, they may not be able to keep up with school work. In a busy school day it is difficult

for schools to find the extra me to help a child catch up. And it’s not only the academic work: missing out on the social side of

school life can affect children’s ability to make and keep friendships, a vital part of growing up.

Se ng good a endance pa erns from an early age will also help your child later on. Employers want to recruit people who are

reliable. So children who have a poor school a endance record may have less chance of ge ng a good job.

Being on me is also vital. Arriving late at school can be very disrup ve for your child, the teacher, and the other children in the

class. Some parents may be trying but finding it hard to get their children to a end school.

What does the law say?

By law, all children of compulsory school age (between 5 and 16) must get a suitable, full‐ me educa on. As a parent, you are

responsible for making sure this happens, either by registering your child at a school or by making other arrangements which

provide a suitable full‐ me educa on.

Once your child is registered at a school you are responsible for making sure he or she a ends regularly. If your child fails to

a end regularly – even if they miss school without you knowing – the Local Authority (LA) may take legal ac on against you.

The LA is responsible for making sure that parents fulfil their responsibili es. Parents are responsible for making sure that their

registered children regularly a end school and any alterna ve provision arranged for them.

What does Archbishop Holgate’s School say?

We want to work with all our students and their parents/guardians to maximise a endance and give every student every

opportunity to maximise their choices throughout life. We understand that there are many reasons why a students a endance

might not be as good as we or you might wish and want to work together to support the student in a ending school and

maximising their life chances.

This leaflet has been developed using advice from the NHS, York City Council and the Government. We hope it provides you

with useful advice, however if you have any ques ons or queries regarding a endance and punctuality please do not hesitate

to contact us either by post, phone or email:

Archbishop Holgate’s School, Hull Road, York, YO10 5ZA, , 01904 411341, recep on@archbishopholgates.org

 Absence Procedures 

What do I do if my child is ill?

All absences need to be reported to the Office on each day of absence and not just on the first. Please ring school (Tel: 01904

411341) before 9.00am. Please leave a message on the answer machine if we are unable to take your call.

A le er from a parent or guardian is required on return to school, even if you have previously telephoned the school with a

reason for your child’s absence.

We cannot always authorise your child’s absence, even when an explana on has been given.

You can provide us with medical evidence of absences such as appointment cards or medical cer ficates. However, medical

cer ficates maybe asked for if the student a student is off school for more than 10 consecu ve days or any erra c non‐school

a endance.

What do I do if my child needs a medical or dental appointment?

Please try to arrange all medical and dental appointments our of school hours (every lesson really does count). If however, you

have no choice then please inform the school of the appointment beforehand. Depending upon the ming of the

appointment, please arrange for your child to a end school for as much of the rest of the day as possible.

We require a le er for all medical appointments and a note your child's planner.

What do I do for all other absences?

There are very few other reasons that the school can authorise an absence for. Examples of these would be family

bereavement or taking part in an agreed religious observance would be acceptable for short absences. Examples of

unacceptable reasons for missing school would include shopping and birthdays.

If you are unsure please phone our A endance Officer, Miss S Robinson on 01904 411341 or email

recep on@archbishopholgates.org

What about holidays in term me?

Parents are asked to arrange all holidays during school holiday periods. You should not expect the school to agree to an

absence for a holiday during term me. Holidays or other absences during term me mean that your child misses out on

important school me – both educa onally and socially. It will then cause problems when they return from their holiday, in

catching up on the work that they have missed out on.

A le er must be submi ed to the school. Each applica on will be considered individually. No holiday requests will be

authorised unless there are excep onal circumstances.

All other requests for an unauthorised absence should be put in wri ng addressed to the A endance Officer, sta ng clearly

why the absence from school is being requested.

Parents do not have a legal right to take children out of school on holiday. The law says that schools have the discre on to

grant up to ten days authorised absence in a school year if under very special circumstances.

Why is unauthorised absence so important?

If a student has a pa ern of unauthorised absence then the school must evidence to the government what support we have

put in place to ensure that students a endance improves. As a school we will always look in the first instance to work with the

student/parent/guardian, through mee ngs, phone calls or a formal A endance Panel mee ng.

If this does not improve that students a endance we are le with no choice but to refer that child's parents/guardian to the

Local Authority who will start legal proceedings against the parent/guardian, which might result in a fine and the long las ng

impact on employability issues from having a criminal record.

Advice on illness 

Below are some typical examples of illnesses and the advice that the NHS offers for each.

High temperature

If your child looks or feels shivery or is unusually cold or hot, he or she may have a high temperature. There may be various

reasons for this. A child with a high temperature should not be in school. However a er feeling and looking be er for 24 hours,

a child should be able to return to school.

Cold and cough

A slight cold and a cough does not disable a child from a ending school. However children with heavy colds or persistent

coughs should stay at home. A child whose cough is disappearing and who is feeling be er should return to school.

Rashes

A rash could be the first sign of one of childhood’s many illnesses, such as chicken pox or measles. The rash or spots may cover

the en re body or appear in only one area. Do not send a child to school with an unexplained rash or skin erup on un l you

have contacted NHS 111 or your GP surgery for advice.

Minor aches and pains

A child with persistent toothache should see a den st without delay and one with earache should see a doctor without delay.

A child whose only complaint is a minor headache does not usually need to be kept at home.

Vomi ng and diarrhoea

If you think your child has meningi s, get help from your doctor or a hospital at once. If vomi ng occurs, your child should stay

at home un l he or she can keep food down. A child with diarrhoea should also be kept at home. If your child does not

improve as you expect, contact NHS 111 or your GP surgery for advice.

Common sense

Use this when deciding whether your child needs to stay at home. Work on the basis that sick children belong at home and

well children belong in class! Please remember that early morning aches o en pass, so don’t keep your child at home “just in

case” when he or she could be learning in class. If you are not sure, check the guidance in this leaflet. For further advice, you

could talk to a member of the school staff, your GP surgery or NHS 111.

Please make sure you talk to the school if your child has any condi ons requiring hospital or surgical care, or is in a cast or has

s ches.

Please ensure a note is provided for PE lessons when it is not appropriate for your child to par cipate.

Your contact details

Please make sure that the school has these up to date. It is

important that school staff can contact you during the day if your

child is not well enough to stay in school.

NHS 111

111 is the NHS non‐emergency number. It’s fast, easy and free. Call 111 when you need medical

help fast but it’s not a 999 emergency. This is available 24 hours for you to find out more about

illnesses, opera ons, tests and treatments.

NHS Website

Guidance and advice on all health related ma ers and likes to appropriate services and to find a

local GP.

h p://www.nhs.uk/pages/home.aspx

The Governments Website

This will provide you with an overview of the law on school a endance and absence including

advice on holidays during term me and home educa on.

h ps://www.gov.uk/school‐a endance‐absence/overview

YorOK Website

Informa on, help and advice for children, young people, parents, carers and prac oners in York.

www.yor‐ok.org.uk

York Family Informa on Services

Family Informa on Service: help and advice for children, young people, families, parents and carers

in York.

h p://www.yor‐ok.org.uk/families/FIS/family‐informa on‐service.html

York Council Website

Informa on, advice and links on a endance from York City Council

h ps://www.york.gov.uk/info/20163/a endance_and_truancy/173/a endance_and_truancy

East Riding Council Website

Informa on, advice and links on a endance from East Riding of Yorkshire Council

h p://www2.eastriding.gov.uk/learning/schools‐colleges‐and‐academies/school‐a endance/

Children's Front Door (01904 551900) ‐ The Children's Front Door provides professionals and

members of the public with advice, informa on and support about services for children and young

people who are vulnerable and at risk. The service aims to help prac oners to deliver the right

help to the right children and young people at the right me and support prac oners to work in

an integrated way with children, young people and their families.

Useful advice and websites 

Poor a endance 

The school always looks to work with students/parents/guardians to improve a endance and might look to support by:

Return to school interviews

Form Tutor Support

Head of Year/Pastoral Support Worker Support

Communica on with home

Explaining the importance of good a endance

Recognising and rewarding good a endance

Academic Support

What happens if my child's a endance does not improve and no good reason is provided for the absence?

The school is responsible by law for repor ng poor a endance to the Local Authority (LA).

If your child is not a ending school regularly, the school must evidence it has tried to improve the childs a endance. This will

be done through wri ng to you and invi ng you in for mee ngs. You may be offered a paren ng contract. This is a formal

agreement in which the school to provide you with support and you agree to do certain things to help improve your child’s

a endance. In some areas other workers such as Learning Mentors or Connexions Personal Advisers based in the school may

also be working with children on their a endance.

As a parent, you are commi ng an offence if you fail to make sure that your child a ends school regularly, even if they are

missing school without your knowledge.

You run the risk of being issued with penalty no ce or being taken to court.

The Local Authority may decide to prosecute a parent.

If this happens:

■ Parents can be fined up to £2,500 or imprisoned for failing to ensure that their child a ends school regularly.

■ Magistrates can also impose a Paren ng Order, which means that the parent has to a end a counselling and guidance

programme, usually a paren ng class.

A penalty no ce of £50 may be issued (by the LA, school or police) as an alterna ve to prosecu on. This rises to £100 if unpaid

a er 28 days. Failure to pay will normally lead to prosecu on.

The Local Authority may apply for an Educa on Supervision Order (ESO) instead of or as well as prosecu ng parents. This

would be heard in the Family Proceedings Court. An ESO is made in respect of a child and makes the Local Authority

responsible for advising, suppor ng and giving direc ons to a child and his or her parents in order to make sure that the child

a ends school regularly. There are sanc ons against parents who fail to cooperate.

Magistrates may also direct the Local Authority to consider applying for an ESO following a prosecu on.

At what age can children leave school?

By law, compulsory educa on for all children in England ends on the last Friday in June in the school year in which the child

reaches 16.

Your child cannot leave school un l that date. Even if they have received their Na onal Insurance card before then, it is s ll

against the law for them to leave school and begin full‐ me work.

 What can I do to help? 

If you suspect that your child may be missing school or is unhappy at school, you should contact the school as soon as

possible so that you can work with them to resolve any difficul es.

Make sure your child understands that you do not approve of them missing school, but be on the alert for any par cular

reasons for non‐a endance, such as bullying or problems with school work and discuss these with the school.

If your child is ill or absent for any other reason, contact the school on the first day of absence.

Follow the school’s procedures for no fying absence, and always let the school know of any days that your child is

unable to a end.

Make sure your child arrives at school on me for both the morning and a ernoon sessions.

Take an interest in your child’s educa on. Ask them about their day and praise and encourage their achievements at

school.

Co‐operate with any support, such as a paren ng contract offered by the school.

Please contact the school for support at any me. The following are here to help:

Heads of Year and Pastoral Support Workers

Year 7—Mrs A Edmondson (Head of Year) and Mrs S Stead (Pastoral Support Worker)

Year 8—Mrs Avey (Head of Year) and Mrs M Mennell (Pastoral Support Worker)

Year 9—Mr T Wiles (Head of Year) and Mr R Deamer (Pastoral Support Worker)

Year 10—Miss H Turvey (Head of Year) and Mr J Conway (Pastoral Support Worker)

Year 11—Mr M Williams (Head of Year) and Mr J Conway (Pastoral Support Worker)

Year 12 —Miss F Hopkinson (Head of Year) and Mrs S Walton (Sixth Form Support)

Year 13 —Miss F De Lashley (Head of Year) and Mrs S Walton (Sixth Form Support)

Where can I get support? 

Gaynor Stainsby—Safeguarding Officer

You can contact Gaynor for support especially if

there are any welfare or home circumstances of

a delicate ma er that you wish to discuss.

Miss S Robinson—A endance Officer

Our a endance officer is available for advice

with regards all ma ers of a endance.

Contact Details

Archbishop Holgate’s School, Hull Road, York, YO10 5ZA

(01904) 411341

recep on@archbishopholgates.org

Congratulations to all our winners and thank you for

attending our Speech Day and Presentation of Awards.

You are invited to stay for refreshments

served in the dining area.

If you have any questions regarding attendance,

please do not hesitate to contact us on:

01904 411341

Please ask to speak to our Attendance Officer,

Miss S Robinson

VALUES - CARE - ACHIEVEMENT