Every Child. Every Day. Every Lesson.
At Dane Royd School, we believe that every child has the right to attend school, belong, achieve and thrive.
Excellent attendance is about far more than statistics. It allows children to build friendships, develop confidence, feel part of our school community and access every learning opportunity available to them.
We know that children attend best when they feel happy, safe and valued. That is why our approach to attendance is built on positive relationships, partnership with families and early support whenever difficulties arise.
By working together, we can ensure every child benefits from the rich experiences, learning opportunities and sense of belonging that Dane Royd offers every day.
2026-26 attendance was 96.8%
2026-27 target is 97%
Normal Opening Hours
Nursery:
Morning: 8:45 a.m. to 11:45 a.m.
Afternoon: 12:15 p.m. to 3:15 p.m.
Main School:
Morning: 8:40am to 12:05 m (KS1 & LKS2)
8:40am to 12:30pm (UKS2)
Afternoon: 1:05pm to 3:20pm (KS1 & LKS2)
Children receive a morning playtime (20minutes)
and a lunch time playtime (1 hour).
Attendance Lead –
Mr Davison
Attendance Officer – Mrs Klimo
Education Welfare Officer –
Clare Smart
If your child is ill or going to be late, please contact the school office by no later than 9:30am.
01924 242917
Why Attendance Matters
Every lesson counts.
Research consistently shows that children who attend school regularly achieve better academically, develop stronger friendships and experience greater wellbeing.
A school year consists of just 190 days. Missing only a small number of days can quickly add up:
✅ Missed learning
✅ Missed experiences
✅ Missed friendships
✅ Missed opportunities to build confidence and independence
At Dane Royd, we want every child to have every opportunity to succeed. Regular attendance gives children the best possible chance to achieve their full potential.
Attendance is Everyone's Responsibility
Working Together
Good attendance is achieved when schools and families work together.
As a school we will:
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Create a welcoming environment where children feel they belong.
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Identify attendance concerns early.
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Work in partnership with families to understand barriers.
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Provide support where difficulties arise.
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Celebrate good attendance, commitment and improvement.
We ask parents and carers to:
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Ensure children attend school every day wherever possible.
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Arrive on time each morning.
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Notify school promptly when a child is absent.
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Avoid unnecessary absence during term time.
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Contact us early if attendance becomes difficult so that support can be put in place.
If you are experiencing difficulties affecting attendance, please talk to us. Our first response will always be support.
Term-Time Holidays
We understand how important family time is and that many parents face difficult decisions around holidays.
However, schools can only authorise leave during term time in exceptional circumstances.
Family holidays, leisure breaks and visits to relatives will not normally be considered exceptional circumstances.
Every day of absence means missed learning, missed social opportunities and missed experiences that cannot always be replicated.
We strongly encourage families to plan holidays during school holiday periods whenever possible.
📅 Remember: 19 days of absence across a school year means a child is classed as persistently absent from education.
