At CJ’s Little Pickles, we are committed to ensuring the safety, wellbeing, and consistent development of every child. Regular attendance is vital for children to fully benefit from the experiences we offer. This policy outlines the expectations and procedures surrounding child absence from the setting.
Policy Aims & Principles:
This policy aligns with the vision and aims of CJ’s Little Pickles by:
Encouraging parents, carers, and staff to prioritise attendance to maximise children’s learning and development.
Outlining clear procedures for parental involvement and attendance communication.
Reporting an Absence:
If your child is unable to attend nursery on their contracted day, you must notify us within 30 minutes of their contracted start time on the first day of absence and continue to inform us daily for the duration of the absence. You can report absences via WhatsApp and share with the nursery the reason for absence. If your child has not arrived at nursery and we haven’t been notified, then we will make contact with you; if we are unable to reach you we will then reach out to the emergency contacts provided.
If we are unable to reach you within 48 hours and still have no explanation, we may be required to notify Children’s Services, in accordance with the Children Act 2004.
The sole purpose of this policy is to protect the safety and welfare of the child and their family.
All absences will be monitored and recorded; non-attendance of more than 10 days per funded term can affect your child’s funding. Please refer to the funding policy for the protocols and procedures regarding absences and funding.