Parent Documents

Callio Attendance Information

As a new school year begins we want to remind all parents of the importance of school attendance and our commitment to students. We ask all parents to set the highest of expectations for attendance for the term and year ahead.

Our target for your child is a minimum of 95% attendance this year!

Please see the table below that indicates how attendance impacts on pupil's progess.

Fixed Penalty Notice (FPN)

Following the recent court ruling in response to the issuing of a Fixed Penalty Notice (FPN) for a holiday taken during term time, there have been many queries regarding term time absences. In order to clarify the position for parents/carers, the position remains as follows;

A FPN may be considered at the Headteacher’s discretion under the following circumstances;

Where at least 10 sessions (5 school days) are lost due to any unauthorised absence during the current term. The days do not need to be consecutive.

Where there are at least 10 sessions of persistent late arrival at school during the current term.

Failure to pay the FPN will result in the case being referred to the Legal Department. The case will then be considered for prosecution in the Magistrates Court under the Education Act 1996.

Full details of protocol and procedure can be obtained from school or the Local Authority.

Reading & Numeracy Tests in Wales Information for Parents

Children in Years 2 to 9 now take national tests in reading and numeracy each summer. The information in the leaflet attached below explains what the tests involve and what the test results can tell you about your child's learning.

Click on the image below to open a guide to the National Tests for Parents.