Attendance at Bramfield House
Where Every Day Really Does Matter!
At Bramfield House School, we believe that attendance is everyone’s responsibility. Consistent attendance is the foundation of positive educational outcomes, emotional wellbeing and future success. Every day in school provides valuable opportunities for pupils to learn, develop socially, build trusting relationships and access the therapeutic support that is central to our provision.
As a specialist therapeutic school, we recognise that many of our pupils have experienced barriers to education, including unmet special educational needs, anxiety, trauma and complex social, emotional and mental health needs. We understand that improving attendance is not achieved through a one-size-fits-all approach. Instead, we work in partnership with pupils, families and professionals to understand the reasons behind absence and provide the right support at the right time.
Our approach reflects the Department for Education’s expectation that schools promote a culture where all pupils are expected and supported to attend, while recognising that attendance difficulties should be understood and addressed through early identification, collaborative working and individualised support.
Our Attendance Expectations
We have high expectations for attendance because we know that pupils achieve their best outcomes when they can access learning consistently.
We expect all pupils to:
- Attend school every day unless there is a genuine reason why they are unable to do so.
- Arrive on time and ready to learn.
- Engage positively with learning, therapeutic interventions and wider school life.
We ask parents and carers to:
- Support regular attendance and punctuality.
- Inform the school promptly if their child is unable to attend.
- Work collaboratively with us to overcome any barriers affecting attendance.
By working together, we can ensure every pupil has the best opportunity to succeed.
Our Multi-tiered approach:
At Bramfield House School, we recognise that attendance difficulties can be linked to anxiety, unmet needs or barriers to feeling safe and connected at school.
Our Waves of Provision ensure pupils receive the right support at the right time. This includes trusted relationships, predictable routines and support with emotional regulation.
Where attendance becomes a concern, we work collaboratively with pupils, families and professionals to understand the barriers and provide appropriate support. Our approach is trauma-informed, supportive and non-punitive, with a focus on improving engagement, wellbeing and attendance.
