Attendance At Djanogly Strelley Academy 

Attendance is a huge priority at DSA. We expect every child to try their best to be in school every day. 

Classroom doors open at 8.45am and close at 8.55am 

We use some Inclusive Attendance approaches that suit our pupils,school and community.

Miss Holli Thompson is our Attendance Lead. She has worked at Djanogly Strelley Academy for 19 years prevously as teaching staff before taking on this new role for the past 3 years. If you would like to contact Miss Thompson please call 0115 8845913 and select option 1, send her a Dojo Message or see her at the front of school. 

The Importance of School Attendance

School attendance is not merely a requirement but a fundamental pillar of education. It plays a pivotal role in shaping academic success, personal growth, and future prospects, making it an indispensable aspect of any educational system. 

• Academic Achievement: Regular attendance directly correlates with academic success. Children who attend school consistently are more likely to keep up with the curriculum, perform better in exams, and improve their life outcomes.
• Knowledge Acquisition: School is where children acquire knowledge and skills that are crucial for their personal and professional growth. Missing days means missing out on valuable learning opportunities.
• Social Development: School provides a vital social environment for children and adolescents to interact with peers, develop friendships, and learn essential social skills. Consistent attendance ensures children remain connected to their peer group.
• Building Routine: School attendance establishes a structured routine in children’s lives, teaching them time management and responsibility, which are valuable life skills.
• Teacher Interaction: Regular attendance allows for meaningful teacher-child interactions. Teachers can provide personalised support, address questions, and assess individual progress more effectively when children attend regularly.
• Preventing Knowledge Gaps: Frequent absences can lead to significant knowledge gaps, making it challenging for children to catch up with missed lessons, potentially resulting in long-term academic struggles.
• School Engagement: Children who attend school regularly are more likely to engage in extracurricular activities, sports, and other enriching experiences that contribute to their overall development.
• Legal and Parental Responsibility: Parents or guardians are legally responsible for ensuring their child's regular school attendance. Failing to do so can lead to legal consequences.
• Community Well-being: High levels of school attendance contribute to the overall well-being of communities.

How to report an absence 

If your child is unable to attend school please call Miss Thompson on 0115 8845913 selecting option 1. If Miss Thompson is unable to answer, please leave a message stating your child's name, class and reason for absence. This should be reported every day of absence unless you have reported on the first day of absence that your child has sickness/diarrhoea. 

We expect every child to 'Try their best to be at school every day'

 Please take a look at the videos below that were made by Nottingham City's PEIA Project. They even star some of our wonderful students! Can you spot them?