To report your child’s absence call 01366 728333 before 8.30am if possible, or text our absence number 07860 054431(Please leave a message or email ICS-Attendance@attrust.org.uk giving your child’s name, tutor group and the reason s/he is not in)
Please call and update us every day that your child is off school.
The telephone line will be manned from 8.30am to 4pm each day.
Academic Year 2024/25
At Iceni Academy we focus on providing the best learning environment which allows all our students to achieve.
It is of fundamental importance for students to aim for the highest possible attendance. It has been proven that lost hours of learning time can have a detrimental effect on the learning and achievements of students. Students who attended the academy at least 90% of the time in 2022-23 made progress which was higher than the national average.
If your child is aged between 5 and 16 you must make sure they attend school regularly and stay in school. This is Law, and you can be taken to court for breaking this Law (section 444 of the Education Act 1996).
Parents/carers should ensure their children arrive at school on time 8.40am properly dressed in the correct school uniform and in a condition to learn – they should have all the equipment they need like PE kit, Ready to Learn packs etc.
There are a range of skilled staff at Iceni Academy that are well placed to offer advice, support and intervention related to your child’s attendance. Please contact your child’s Head of Year or Student Support Officer, or our Attendance Officer Mrs Chuter, in the first instance.
Mental Health Matters
Mental Health matters to us at Iceni Academy to help with a student’s mental health in school, we work closely with the Mental Health Support Team for the Breckland Area that we can make referrals to. If you have any concerns about your child’s mental health, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with your child’s tutor, head of year or via reception.
Please see below a selection of useful links:
YoungMinds | Mental Health Charity For Children And Young People | YoungMinds
NSPCC | The UK children’s charity | NSPCC
Hope Support Services – Helping young people when someone gets sick
The National Youth Advocacy Service | NYAS
Improving children’s and young people’s mental health – Place2Be
Parenting and Family Support – Family Lives (Parentline Plus) | Family Lives
Side by Side | A community platform by Mind
The Children’s Society | UK children’s charity (childrenssociety.org.uk)
Please see the below links for further guidance and advice:
https://icenisecondary.attrust.org.uk/parents/safeguarding-inclusion/
Role of the Parent/Carer
What can I do as a parent/carer to support excellent attendance?
- Ensure they have a regular bed time.
- Limit digital technology use e.g. social media, gaming – try and finish an hour before bed.
- Ensure your child has their own alarm clock.
- Get their bag/equipment/PE kit is ready the night before.
Role of the Student
What is the role of the student?
- All students to arrive in school for the day to start at 8.40am
- Students are expected to arrive on time for each period of the day
- Students arriving late will be marked late on the register and will receive a 20 minute same day detention.
- Late to school is defined as any student arriving after 8.40am
To speak to our Attendance Officer, Mandy Chuter, call 01366 728333
or email : ICS-Attendance@attrust.org.uk
