--- title: "Attendance & Punctuality" url: "https://www.stjeromebilingual.org/attendance-and-punctuality" school: "Saint Jérôme Church of England Bilingual School" --- # Attendance & Punctuality ![](https://www.stjeromebilingual.org/images/our-policies-banner-image(1).jpg) ## Attendance & Punctuality --- ### Telling Us When Your Child is Not Coming to School The school must be notified on the first day of any absence, e.g. for sickness, medical appointments. This notification can be by telephone **020 3019 6363 Option 1** or email **attendance@stjeromebilingual.org.** If your child needs to attend a medical or dental appointment during school hours please notify the school office by email you may be asked to provide copy of appointment letter/card if the school has concerns about your child’s attendance. Absences are divided into “authorised” and “unauthorised” absences. Unauthorised absences form part of a report to the Local Education Authority and are noted on pupils’ end of year reports. The school regularly reviews school attendance in liaison with the Local Authority Attendance Manager. ### The Local Education Authority The Local Authority Attendance Manager will half termly visit schools to discuss issues about attendance. They offer support and advice to pupils and families for whom attendance falls below 90%. The aim is to ensure that all children benefit from the education to which they are entitled. Our Attendance Policy can be found on our policies page [here](https://stjeromebilingual.org/policies). ### Holidays Exceptional leave in term time is actively discouraged and rarely authorised. Your attention is drawn to the school’s policy. ### Lateness The school office or the class teacher will note any excessive numbers of lateness and a letter will be sent to the parent inviting them to a meeting with a member of the Senior Leadership Team. This is also reviewed by the Local Authority Attendance Manager. Punctuality is an expectation and life skill which should be developed from a young age. If your child arrives after 8:45am please use our electronic signing in device giving the reason for lateness e.g. doctor’s appointment / dental appointment / heavy traffic etc. If your child arrives after the register is taken but **before** 9:15am, they will receive a late mark but the absence will be authorised. If your child arrives **after** 9:15am the lateness will be deemed an unauthorised absence. ### Should I keep my child away from school? If you have any questions do contact the school office: T: 020 3019 6363 or E: attendance@stjeromebilingual.org The NHS also provide useful information via this [link](https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/is-my-child-too-ill-for-school/). | **Chicken Pox** | At least five days from the onset of the rash and until all the blisters have crusted over | **Measles or German Measles** | Four days after the rash first appeared | |---|---|---|---| | **Conjunctivitis** | No need to stay off school, but do inform the school office | **Mumps** | Five days after the swelling started | | **Diarrhoea and vomiting** | 48 hours after the last episode | **Scabies** | Until after first treatment | | **Flu** | Until recovered | **Scarlet Fever** | 24 hours after starting to take antibiotics | | **Glandular Fever** | No need to stay off school, but do inform the school office | **Slapped Cheek** | No need to stay off school, but do inform the school office | | **Hand, foot and mouth** | No need to stay off school, but do inform the school office | **Threadworm** | No need to stay off school, but do inform the school office | | **Head Lice** | No need to stay off school, but do inform the school office. Treatment should be given as soon as possible | **Tonsillitis** | No need to stay off school, but do inform the school office | | **Impetigo** | Until sores are crusted and healed or 48 hours after starting antibiotics | **Whooping Cough** | 48 hours after starting to take antibiotics | ### Parent Info - [Our Newsletters](https://www.stjeromebilingual.org/our-newsletters) - [Our Calendar](https://www.stjeromebilingual.org/calendar) - [Term Dates](https://www.stjeromebilingual.org/termdates) - [E-Safety Information & Resources](https://www.stjeromebilingual.org/e-safety-information-and-resources) - [Our School Uniform](https://www.stjeromebilingual.org/our-school-uniform) - [Welfare, Medical & Well-being](https://www.stjeromebilingual.org/welfare-medical-and-well-being) - [Attendance & Punctuality](https://www.stjeromebilingual.org/attendance-and-punctuality) - [Homework & Reading at Home](https://www.stjeromebilingual.org/homework-and-reading-at-home) - [Lunchtime & School Meals](https://www.stjeromebilingual.org/lunchtime-and-school-meals) - [Safeguarding](https://www.stjeromebilingual.org/safeguarding) - [Breakfast & After School Clubs](https://www.stjeromebilingual.org/breakfast-and-after-school-clubs) - [Parental Engagement](https://www.stjeromebilingual.org/parental-engagement) ### Our School Day Our school day is from **8:45am to 3.30pm** for Reception, Year 1 and Year 2 and **3.40pm** for Year 3, Year 4, Year 5 and Year 6. We have a soft start from **8.30am**. ### Find Us Saint Jérôme Church of England Bilingual School, 120–138 Station Road, Harrow, Middlesex, HA1 2DJ Phone: [ 020 3019 6363 ](tel:02030196363) Email: [ office@stjeromebilingual.org ](mailto:office@stjeromebilingual.org) ### In Association With [ ![Logo](https://files.schudio.com/st-jerome-church-of-england-bilingual-school/images/logo/logo-footer.png) ](https://ldbs.co.uk/) © 2026 Saint Jérôme. Registered in England No. 09010445