Back to the headlines A family holiday could affect your child's future Bexley Council is urging parents to stop taking their children on holiday during term time as it can seriously affect a pupil's education. In a letter from the Chief Education Services Officer, Pauline Maddison, families are being reminded that children who miss school may never catch up work and could do badly in examinations as a result. The Council has also issued guidance to all schools on dealing with requests for leave of absence for family holidays or extended trips overseas during term time. The guidance suggests that a procedure may be set up which involves governors to consider such requests and judge them against specific criteria. Regular school attendance is a key factor in the success of pupils.
Research shows that children who attend school regularly get better examination results.
The course is free to those on benefits who are in certain catchment areas within the borough, and is subsidised for residents who are at work but are looking to improve their skills or contemplating a change of career. The inspection identified the head teacher as providing good leadership. The school has been one of the first primary schools to install a dedicated computer suite with 15 workstations. This has enabled the children to show good understanding and skills across a range of IT activities. This compares favourably with the national average for primary schools.