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“It is a place where everybody shines, where we build resilience not reliance. ”
Attendance
Children learn better when they have good attendance at school; this enables them to gain consistency in their routines and activities, and facilitates the opportunities for repetition which are so crucial when over-learning skills, as our pupils often need to do.
We encourage parents to send their children to school unless they are really ill e.g. with a very high temperature or having had sickness or diarrhoea within 48 hours.
We encourage parents to seek medical and other appointments during holiday periods and to try to book family holidays outside term time, though we are mindful of the detrimental effect busy holiday venues can have on pupils with some conditions and are considerate of this.
Our attendance rates have been improving year on year for several years and we would like to see this trend continue.
Remote Education at Ganton school
At Gaton School, we believe that in‑person attendance is vital to pupils’ learning, development, well being and progress. In accordance with Department for Education guidance, remote education is not an alternative to face‑to‑face education and is only used in limited and exceptional circumstances where a pupil is unable to attend school but is well enough to continue learning.
When Remote Education May Be Provided:
- When a pupil is temporarily unable to attend school for medical or health‑related reasons
- In exceptional individual circumstances, such as short‑term absence linked to medical, SEND or mental health needs, where it supports a planned return to school
- In the event of partial or full school closure, or where access to the school site is restricted
Remote education is always used as a short‑term, supportive measure, and forms part of a wider plan to reintegrate pupils back into school as soon as possible.
‘Staff use signing, symbols, photographs and objects of reference to communicate effectively with those pupils who need additional support to ensure that they are fully engaged in their learning.’…
‘Pupils take part in local and
regional accessible sporting activities.’…
‘Pupils spoke
enthusiastically about learning outside of school and their visits to local museums, the Humber Bridge, local cafes and to the cinema.’…
‘Pupils run the school shop and staff cafeteria, enabling them to use their literacy and numeracy skills in a practical setting.’…
‘Pupils say that they enjoy their lessons and take great pride in their work.’…
‘Pupils respect each other, display good manners and work together successfully.’…
‘Pupils rise to the challenges that you set, and their learning is rarely disrupted.’…
‘Leaders have carried out a detailed review of the curriculum pathways for pupils.’…
‘Pupil Premium is targeted to improving pupils’ communication skills through investment in specialist equipment and software.’…
‘Based on the evidence gathered during this short inspection, I am of the opinion that the school continues to go from strength to strength.’…
‘Pupils, including disadvantaged pupils, are making strong progress from their varied starting points in reading, writing and mathematics.’…
‘Leaders have continued to develop the school’s curriculum since the last inspection.’…
‘The school council is
especially active and members are particularly proud of the role they played in improving school meals..’…
‘Pupils take part in a strong work experience and work-related learning programme.’…
‘Leaders use the pupil premium funding effectively.’…
‘Leaders have introduced a new approach to assessment. This enables leaders to check pupils’ progress from their starting points more effectively.’…
‘There is a strong emphasis on personalisation of the curriculum, the development of pupils’ communication skills, independence skills and preparation for life after school.’…
‘The curriculum offers a wealth of enrichment activities which are highly valued by
pupils and parents and carers.’…