Quantum Multi-Academy Trust

Regular school attendance is essential to ensuring that every child receives the education, stability, and support they need to flourish. Across our Trust, we are committed to promoting strong attendance habits, recognising the powerful impact they have on children’s wellbeing, learning, and future opportunities.

Why Good Attendance Matters

Being in school every day helps children to:

• Build friendships and positive social relationships
• Develop routines and a strong sense of belonging
• Maintain positive mental health and emotional wellbeing
• Make consistent academic progress
• Prepare for future education, training, and employment

When attendance becomes irregular, children may fall behind, feel less connected to school, and experience greater anxiety about returning. Over time, this can affect their confidence, learning journey, and long‑term outcomes. Ensuring daily attendance supports every child to remain engaged, confident, and ready to learn.

The Link Between Attendance, Progress and Wellbeing

Good attendance and punctuality allow children to fully access the rich curriculum and experiences schools provide. Conversely, regular lateness or frequent absence can:

• Disrupt learning for the child and others
• Hinder progress and create gaps in knowledge
• Affect a child’s confidence and social connections
• Lead to increased stress or worry about returning to school

Being on time every day ensures students start calmly, feel settled, and receive important information at the beginning of the day.

Working in Partnership with Families

All schools within our Trust follow statutory national and local guidance on monitoring and reporting attendance. When concerns arise, families may receive written communication or be invited to meet with school staff. These meetings are intended as supportive conversations that help identify barriers and ensure families can access the help they need.

Our approach is rooted in partnership—we work closely with parents and carers to support improved attendance and promote the best possible outcomes for every child.

Together, We Can Make Every Day Count

We are grateful for the ongoing support of our families in reinforcing strong attendance and punctuality. By working together, we can ensure that every child across our Trust benefits from the stability, opportunity, and success that good attendance brings.

If you have any questions or need support regarding your child’s attendance, please contact your school office. We are here to help.