Attendance

The Attendance section allows you to monitor your child's school attendance and identify any patterns or concerns.

Accessing Attendance

1. Click "Attendance" in the sidebar navigation
2. Select a child (if multiple)
3. View attendance records

Attendance Overview

Summary Statistics

The banner shows the Attendance Rate as a percentage, plus the current day streak (days in a row your child was present or late rather than absent).

Underneath are four counters:

• Present - Days attended
• Absent - Days missed
• Late - Days arrived late
• Excused - Approved absences

Status Types

Status	Description	Indicator
Present	Attended class	Green
Absent	Did not attend	Red
Late	Arrived late	Amber
Excused	Approved absence	Blue

Viewing Records

Recent Attendance

Below the counters, Recent Attendance lists each recorded day:

• The full date
• The status badge — Present, Absent, Late or Excused
• "Reason:" and the note, when the school recorded one

If nothing has been marked yet, it reads "No attendance records yet."

Attendance Patterns

Identifying Trends

Look for patterns:

• Frequent absences on certain days
• Consistent lateness
• Improving or declining attendance
• Seasonal patterns

Attendance Impact

Understand how attendance affects:

• Academic performance
• Exam eligibility
• School standing
• Social development

WARNING

Most schools require minimum attendance (75-80%). Low attendance can affect grades and progression.

Attendance Alerts

Turn Attendance Alerts on in Settings to get notified about attendance issues. Alerts arrive on the Notifications page — see Notifications.

Excused Absences

Legitimate Absences

Some absences may be excused:

• Medical appointments
• Family emergencies
• Religious observances
• School-approved activities

Documenting Absences

To excuse an absence:

1. Contact the school
2. Provide documentation (doctor's note, etc.)
3. School marks it as excused

Only the school can change an attendance record — the Parents App is read-only for attendance.

Communicating with School

Reporting Absences

Notify the school when your child will be absent:

1. Contact the school in advance when possible
2. Provide the reason and expected duration
3. Submit documentation if required

Discussing Concerns

If attendance is an issue:

1. Message your child's teacher
2. Request a meeting
3. Work on an improvement plan
4. Monitor progress

Multiple Children

When you have multiple children:

• Attendance is shown for the selected child
• Switch child using the child picker to see another child's record

Tips for Good Attendance

1. Establish routines - Consistent sleep and morning schedules
2. Plan ahead - Schedule appointments outside school hours
3. Communicate - Notify school of planned absences
4. Monitor health - Address recurring illness
5. Stay engaged - Help your child see value in attendance
6. Address issues - If your child avoids school, find out why