Attendance and Sickness

At Beauchamp College, we emphasise the importance of excellent attendance. Research indicates that even a few days of absence can negatively impact student performance. Our attendance reporting grid is as follows:

• 98% and above: Excellent
• 96-97.9%: Good
• 95-95.9%: Satisfactory
• 90-94.9%: Cause for Concern
• Below 90%: Unacceptable

To support student attendance, we have the Truancy Call System in place, which notifies parents if a student is absent without notice. We encourage parents to inform us in advance about any planned absences and to schedule medical or dental appointments outside of school hours whenever possible. If your child will be absent, please contact us by 9am via email at [email protected] and include any supporting evidence. Our staff, including Form Tutors and Heads of Year, regularly engage in Attendance Matters discussions with students to highlight the importance of daily attendance for their well-being and academic success. To recognise students with excellent attendance,   we do hold termly reward trips for students with good attendance and good attituded to learning shown by their high volume of reward points. Important Timing Information:

• The college day begins at 8:35am. Students are expected to arrive by 8:30am.
• Lesson 1 starts at 8.35am. Therefore students are expected to be in class at this time.
• The school gates will close at 8:35am. Students arriving late must sign in at Main Reception and will receive a C2.1 Late detention.

We appreciate your support in helping your child uphold our college motto "Excellence without Exception." 

Thank you for partnering with us to ensure a successful academic year.