Strong learning needs strong attendance
The biggest way parents can help their child be successful at school is through excellent attendance. Make a commitment to 100% attendance for the summer term.
Learning builds like a Jenga tower
- Children learn in small steps, each one connecting to the last. Missing even a day creates gaps—and gaps make learning wobbly.
Memory needs repetition
- According to cognitive science, children remember what they think about and revisit often. Missed days mean missed practice, making it harder for ideas to stick.
Every block counts
- From Nursery through Year 6, each layer of knowledge prepares children for the next stage, all the way to secondary school. One missed lesson can break the chain.
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Peter Dunmall