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Attendance
Children need to attend regularly to take full
advantage of the educational opportunities
available to them in school. We encourage chil-
dren to attend by issuing certificates and
small rewards to children with good or improv-
ing attendance.
If your child is going to be absent from school
for a short period, for example due to illness,
you must phone the school on the first morning
of the absence. If an absence is likely to be Uniform/Clothing
longer than a few days, please keep in contact Tilery School uniform consists of:
with the school. You will also be asked to pro- Grey Trousers, Skirt or Tunic
vide medical evidence of your child’s illness. Yellow Polo Shirt (no badge)
Class teachers will set work for the child to do Royal Blue Sweatshirt or Cardigan (school
at home if the absence continues for more badge optional)
than a few days. Year 6 Pupils only Navy Blue Sweatshirt or Car-
digan (school badge optional)
Lengthy, or numerous short absences, will be Flat Black Shoes or Trainers. For FS1 and FS2
monitored by our Attendance Officer who children please provide velcro fastening shoes
makes regular visits to school throughout the so they can independently take their shoes on
year to check registers and attendance. and off for outdoor learning when they put on
school wellingtons boots.
In the case of contagious or infectious diseas- Blue or Yellow Gingham Dress for summer wear
es, school should be notified as other children (optional).
may be affected.
Uniforms can be purchased from any supermarket or
high street store, however, if you wish to have your
Requests for absence other than for illness, child’s uniform embroidered with a school logo,
for example for a holiday, should be made to these can be purchased from Elizabeth’s Embroidery
the school in advance, Holiday request forms School Shop, Wellington Square, Stockton (01642
674973) and Rawcliffe’s, Prince Regent Street,
are available from the school office. Any such Stockton (01642 636650).
absence that is not agreed by the Head Teach-
er will be recorded as unauthorised absence. Children from Year 1 upwards with be provided with
a free PE kit which will remain in school and washed
If a child has to go home during school time termly. We ask that a pair of trainers is provided to
because of hospital, doctor or dentist appoint- remain in school so that children are always pre-
ments, he/she must be collected from school pared to participate in PE lessons.
by an adult and signed in/out of school at the
school office. Children are not allowed to leave PLEASE NOTE: ALL CLOTHING SHOULD BE CLEARLY
LABELLED WITH YOUR CHILDS NAME.
the premises unaccompanied during school
hours.
Jewellery etc.
The wearing of small stud earrings and a watch is permit-
ted in school. For safety reasons, jewellery is not allowed
to be worn for PE. If children do wear watches or ear-
rings, it is their responsibility to remove them for all P.E.,
swimming and games activities. Please note, other jewel-
lery items such a necklaces and bracelets as well as other
body piercings is NOT permitted. Children will be asked
to remove these and will not be allowed to participate in
break/lunch time or sporting activities whilst wearing
them.
Children should not bring valuables to school. Money
should not be brought, except for necessary amounts
which have to be paid, e.g. school meals, Book Fair etc.
Wherever possible money should be brought to school in
an envelope with the child’s name on the front, the
amount enclosed and what the money is for.
