Castleton Primary School and Children's Centre

'Being the best we can be'
0113 2637756
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Welcome to

Castleton Primary School and Children's Centre

Attendance

If your child is not able to attend school, please contact the school office on 0113 2637756 and explain your reason of absence.

We have a new email address for parents to report attendance: attendance@castletonleeds.org.uk. While calling the school remains the preferred method for communicating children’s absences.

 

Regular attendance at school is very important, so that pupils can take full advantage of the educational opportunities open to them. Children’s attendance in school is monitored on a daily basis and notable absences or patterns of absences are followed up by the Family Support Worker and in more serious cases, the Attendance Improvement and Safeguarding Officer. We pride ourselves on our improving attendance figures.

Please visit our policies page to find further information on our school policy for attendance. 

Leave of Absence 

This information below is from Leeds City Council.

 

Attending school is important to help make the most of a child's education and to give them the best start in life. All schools in Leeds have their own attendance policies. Please contact your child’s school for details of their policy.

Attendance and the law

If your child has an illness or long term medical condition, you will need to let the school know straight away.

Your child must start full time education once they reach compulsory school age. This is on 31 December, 31 March or 31 August following their fifth birthday, whichever comes first.

If your child’s fifth birthday is on one of those dates then they reach compulsory school age on that date. Children in Leeds must stay in full time education until the last Friday in June in the school year they turn 16.

Parents or carers are responsible for making sure that their child attends school. If a child is absent, their school or a local authority Attendance Improvement Officer will get in touch to find out why.

Find out more information on school absence lawsExternal link.

 

Paying a fine

We are responsible for issuing fines (also known as a penalty notice) on behalf of schools in Leeds.

Fines are £60 per child, per parent if paid within 21 days. If paid between 22 and 28 days, the fine is £120 per child, per parent. This covers the whole period of the child’s absence and paid in full.

If the fine is not paid, parents or carers face prosecution.

To pay a fine by card over the phone, call:

0113 376 0360 (Monday to Thursday, 9am to 5pm, Friday 9am to 4:30pm).

If you have lost a fine notice you can call the School Attendance Service, who will give you the correct details to be able to pay your fine.

0113 378 4895 (Monday to Thursday, 8:30am to 5pm, Friday 8:30am to 4:30pm).

You can also email them at penaltynoticesattendance@leeds.gov.uk.

 

Support to improve a child’s attendance

You should first try and speak to the school about any problems your child is having to see if they can solve the issue. 

We offer specialist support to families, including:

  • mediating between parents and a school when there is a conflict about attendance
  • helping to identify the cause of their child’s attendance issues (bullying or family breakdown)
  • offering advice to parents who are thinking of drastic measures (changing schools or home schooling)
  • signposting to other support in the families’ local area

For support and advice on absence fines, you can call the Education Line on:

0113 868 9842 (Monday to Thursday, 8:30am to 5pm, Friday 8:30am to 4:30pm).

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Castleton Primary School and Children's Centre

'Being the best we can be'
0113 2637756
Select language
Welcome to

Castleton Primary School and Children's Centre

Attendance

If your child is not able to attend school, please contact the school office on 0113 2637756 and explain your reason of absence.

We have a new email address for parents to report attendance: attendance@castletonleeds.org.uk. While calling the school remains the preferred method for communicating children’s absences.

 

Regular attendance at school is very important, so that pupils can take full advantage of the educational opportunities open to them. Children’s attendance in school is monitored on a daily basis and notable absences or patterns of absences are followed up by the Family Support Worker and in more serious cases, the Attendance Improvement and Safeguarding Officer. We pride ourselves on our improving attendance figures.

Please visit our policies page to find further information on our school policy for attendance. 

Leave of Absence 

This information below is from Leeds City Council.

 

Attending school is important to help make the most of a child's education and to give them the best start in life. All schools in Leeds have their own attendance policies. Please contact your child’s school for details of their policy.

Attendance and the law

If your child has an illness or long term medical condition, you will need to let the school know straight away.

Your child must start full time education once they reach compulsory school age. This is on 31 December, 31 March or 31 August following their fifth birthday, whichever comes first.

If your child’s fifth birthday is on one of those dates then they reach compulsory school age on that date. Children in Leeds must stay in full time education until the last Friday in June in the school year they turn 16.

Parents or carers are responsible for making sure that their child attends school. If a child is absent, their school or a local authority Attendance Improvement Officer will get in touch to find out why.

Find out more information on school absence lawsExternal link.

 

Paying a fine

We are responsible for issuing fines (also known as a penalty notice) on behalf of schools in Leeds.

Fines are £60 per child, per parent if paid within 21 days. If paid between 22 and 28 days, the fine is £120 per child, per parent. This covers the whole period of the child’s absence and paid in full.

If the fine is not paid, parents or carers face prosecution.

To pay a fine by card over the phone, call:

0113 376 0360 (Monday to Thursday, 9am to 5pm, Friday 9am to 4:30pm).

If you have lost a fine notice you can call the School Attendance Service, who will give you the correct details to be able to pay your fine.

0113 378 4895 (Monday to Thursday, 8:30am to 5pm, Friday 8:30am to 4:30pm).

You can also email them at penaltynoticesattendance@leeds.gov.uk.

 

Support to improve a child’s attendance

You should first try and speak to the school about any problems your child is having to see if they can solve the issue. 

We offer specialist support to families, including:

  • mediating between parents and a school when there is a conflict about attendance
  • helping to identify the cause of their child’s attendance issues (bullying or family breakdown)
  • offering advice to parents who are thinking of drastic measures (changing schools or home schooling)
  • signposting to other support in the families’ local area

For support and advice on absence fines, you can call the Education Line on:

0113 868 9842 (Monday to Thursday, 8:30am to 5pm, Friday 8:30am to 4:30pm).

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Castleton Primary School and Children's Centre

Green Lane, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS12 1JZ
0113 2637756
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Castleton Primary School and Children's Centre

'Being the best we can be'
0113 2637756
Select language
Welcome to

Castleton Primary School and Children's Centre

Attendance

If your child is not able to attend school, please contact the school office on 0113 2637756 and explain your reason of absence.

We have a new email address for parents to report attendance: attendance@castletonleeds.org.uk. While calling the school remains the preferred method for communicating children’s absences.

 

Regular attendance at school is very important, so that pupils can take full advantage of the educational opportunities open to them. Children’s attendance in school is monitored on a daily basis and notable absences or patterns of absences are followed up by the Family Support Worker and in more serious cases, the Attendance Improvement and Safeguarding Officer. We pride ourselves on our improving attendance figures.

Please visit our policies page to find further information on our school policy for attendance. 

Leave of Absence 

This information below is from Leeds City Council.

 

Attending school is important to help make the most of a child's education and to give them the best start in life. All schools in Leeds have their own attendance policies. Please contact your child’s school for details of their policy.

Attendance and the law

If your child has an illness or long term medical condition, you will need to let the school know straight away.

Your child must start full time education once they reach compulsory school age. This is on 31 December, 31 March or 31 August following their fifth birthday, whichever comes first.

If your child’s fifth birthday is on one of those dates then they reach compulsory school age on that date. Children in Leeds must stay in full time education until the last Friday in June in the school year they turn 16.

Parents or carers are responsible for making sure that their child attends school. If a child is absent, their school or a local authority Attendance Improvement Officer will get in touch to find out why.

Find out more information on school absence lawsExternal link.

 

Paying a fine

We are responsible for issuing fines (also known as a penalty notice) on behalf of schools in Leeds.

Fines are £60 per child, per parent if paid within 21 days. If paid between 22 and 28 days, the fine is £120 per child, per parent. This covers the whole period of the child’s absence and paid in full.

If the fine is not paid, parents or carers face prosecution.

To pay a fine by card over the phone, call:

0113 376 0360 (Monday to Thursday, 9am to 5pm, Friday 9am to 4:30pm).

If you have lost a fine notice you can call the School Attendance Service, who will give you the correct details to be able to pay your fine.

0113 378 4895 (Monday to Thursday, 8:30am to 5pm, Friday 8:30am to 4:30pm).

You can also email them at penaltynoticesattendance@leeds.gov.uk.

 

Support to improve a child’s attendance

You should first try and speak to the school about any problems your child is having to see if they can solve the issue. 

We offer specialist support to families, including:

  • mediating between parents and a school when there is a conflict about attendance
  • helping to identify the cause of their child’s attendance issues (bullying or family breakdown)
  • offering advice to parents who are thinking of drastic measures (changing schools or home schooling)
  • signposting to other support in the families’ local area

For support and advice on absence fines, you can call the Education Line on:

0113 868 9842 (Monday to Thursday, 8:30am to 5pm, Friday 8:30am to 4:30pm).

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Castleton Primary School and Children's Centre

Green Lane, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS12 1JZ
0113 2637756
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