Quote Originally Posted by CCFCPhil View Post
My son's school was graded red largely because of poor attendance. Issuing fines has made a huge improvement. Further, my son's teacher told me during the parent's evening that the improvement in attendance has resulted in her having more time to teach. She estimated that, at times, she was spending 3-4 hours a week with the kids playing catch-up just so that their parents could subject them to harmful UV rays in the Costa Del Crap.
The Welsh school gradings are a load of shite. Llanederyn high was in the green category whilst at the same time branded a failing school and closed down.

Attendance in general is important if course and if it gets bad can have a detrimental effect, fortunately our school has a sensible policy on it. Kids with 100% get prizes 92% and above and they'll usually agree to a week off