As parents/carers, you can help ...
Help your child develop a routine (in the evenings, a routine of homework, tea, watching TV, reading, getting bag ready for tomorrow and plenty of sleep. In the mornings, having breakfast helps to speed up the metabolism which makes children more alert and ready for learning.
Don’t give in to your child if s/he complains of illness but you see no physical signs (if you are not sure, send a note in to the class teacher asking them to keep an eye on them … we will contact you if their symptoms do not improve. This will help your child develop the right habits for the world of work; where absence and lateness are rarely tolerated)
Reward your child (we reward good attendance at school, you could add your own rewards at home to show that we share the same values)
Help your child to be successful at school and work (emphasise the importance of having a good school attendance record).
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