At Hawthorne Primary and Nursery School, we believe that excellent attendance is vital for every child’s success.

Regular attendance ensures that children fully engage with their learning, build strong friendships and develop the essential skills they need for their future. Research shows that even small amounts of absence can have a significant impact on a child’s academic progress and well-being.

That’s why we have a robust and proactive approach to managing attendance, working closely with families to support and encourage regular school attendance. Our clear systems for monitoring and addressing absence include early intervention, support and strong partnerships with external agencies when needed.

We are proud that our school attendance has improved over the last 3 years and we are now above the national average. This demonstrates our shared commitment to ensuring every child attends school regularly.

By working together, we can continue to foster a culture where attendance is valued and all children have the best opportunities to succeed.

To ensure everyone is aware of our expectations and procedures, please take a moment to read our Attendance Policy. This policy outlines important information regarding attendance requirements, reporting absences and the steps we take to support good attendance.

Attendance Team

• Miss Jarvis - Head Teacher
  • Miss Jarvis leads the school, setting the vision and direction and ensuring a high standard of education and well-being for all students.
• Miss Bains - Deputy Head Teacher and Pupil Premium Lead
  • Miss Bains coordinates support for students who are classed as pupil premium, ensuring they receive the appropriate resources and assistance.
• Mrs. Smeathers - Inclusion Lead
  • Mrs. Smeathers coordinates support for students with special educational needs and disabilities, ensuring they receive the appropriate resources and assistance and she has the strategic overview of attendance. 
• Mrs. Hadley - Admin Attendance Lead
  • Mrs. Hadley oversees all attendance-related matters, ensuring students attend regularly and addressing any attendance issues promptly.