Attendance

All children benefit from regular and punctual school attendance, which is essential to every child’s academic, social and personal development. Being absent from school means a lost learning opportunity. Like you, we want our children to achieve their full potential; therefore, we open our gates at 8:35am for a 8.40am start. The school day finishes at 3:20pm.  

Ranikhet Academy's Expectations

Punctuality: It is not only days that matter; every minute counts. Arriving on time (by 8.40am) means children can walk into class with their friends. This increases their sense of belonging and creates a calm start to the day. Specialist teaching such as reading begins promptly after registration. Your child deserves the very best so it is paramount they are there. 

Absence: If you know your child is going to be absent from school for a dental/medical appointment please inform the school office and bring a copy of the appointment card. Wherever possible, appointments should be made outside school hours unless it is an emergency.

Sickness: If your child is going to be off sick, please call the school office 0118 9375520 before 9:30am on the first day of absence. You will be asked the reason for the absence and when you expect your child to return.

Term Time Holidays: Reading Local Authority guidance is that no holidays should be taken during term-time. As such, the school will not authorise any holidays during term time. If there are exceptional circumstances that require your child to be absent from school for a short period of time, please put your request in writing to the Head Teacher, at least two weeks prior.

Attendance Policy

Attendance and Punctuality - The Role of Parents/Carers Leaflet