At Hollingworth Academy, we are driven by an unwavering commitment to making school attendance a top priority, fully integrated with every aspect of school improvement. 

We are proudly recognised as an Inclusive Attendance school. Our unwavering commitment to attendance centres around child-centric actions, evidence-informed practices, and a shared understanding of everyone's roles and collective responsibilities to promote exceptional attendance.

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. 

- 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.

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Signposting to services:

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signposting to services:

Rochdale Education Welfare Service. This council team works directly with children, families, and schools to resolve attendance barriers. Families can call their weekly Attendance Helpline on Fridays during term time (1:00 PM – 2:00 PM) at 01706 925115. 

School Attendance Support for Parents (SASP). Run by the Education Welfare team, these confidential peer support sessions and workshops help parents manage persistent absence and morning routines. Sessions take place at local venues including the Norden, Belfield, Langley, Sandbrook, and Derby Street Best Start Family Hubs. 

Soulna by Kooth is a free, confidential mental health and wellbeing platform designed for children and young people - online and app https://solunaapp.com/uk

Sleep Tight Rochdale (Together Trust): Offers free 1-to-1 specialist sleep clinics and personalized behavior-based sleep plans for parents and carers of children aged 2 and older with social-communication or neurodiversity needs. Sessions last up to one hour via Zoom or phone. You can self-refer via the Together Trust Sleep Tight