Thinking of joining us?
We welcome visits from all parents and children that are considering joining us. We also offer taster sessions to give the children a taste of life in our schools. If you would like to see what we have to offer, please contact the school office to book an appointment.
How to apply:
More information about admissions to schools in Staffordshire can be found on the Staffordshire County Council website. Please see the link below.
https://www.staffordshire.gov.uk/Education/Admissions-primary/home.aspx
Information on Published Admission Number (PAN)
Published Admission Number (PAN):
At Mary Howard Primary School, our Published Admission Number (PAN) is set at 9, which means we can accommodate a total of 63 children in our small and nurutring school. This PAN is determined based on our capacity and resources to ensure that each pupil receives the attention and support they need to thrive.
Deferring Entry to Reception
For parents considering deferring their child's entry to reception, it's important to understand the options available. Deferring entry allows parents to delay their child's start in school until they feel it is the right time for them. This can be particularly beneficial for children who may not be ready to start school at the usual age.
For further details on deferring entry to reception, including guidelines and procedures, please refer to the following link: Deferring Entry to Reception.
Key Points for Parents:
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Understanding PAN: The PAN is crucial for ensuring that the school can maintain a suitable teacher-to-pupil ratio and provide quality education.
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Deferral Options: Parents have the right to defer their child's entry, and it is advisable to communicate with the school to discuss the best options for their child's education.
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Contact Information: For any questions or further discussions regarding admissions or deferral, please feel free to contact the school office.
Attendance
We believe that it is important for all children to attend school on a regular, steady basis as this is an important part of life's learning process. We aim for all children to have attendance at least 96% or above. Attendance is regularly monitored and any child with persistently low attendance will receive a letter from the headteacher. If attendance does not improve, further action will be taken. Any child with 100% attendance will receive a certificate at the end of term.
If your child will not be in school, we ask that you contact our School Office by 9am on each day of absence to provide the reason why they will not be able to attend. If a reason is not provided for your child's absence, this will be recorded as an unauthorised absence.
As you will be aware, we are no longer allowed to authorise holidays unless it is an exceptional circumstance. If you wish to take your child out of school during term time, please complete the form below and return to the office as soon as possible. You will receive a letter back from the headteacher letting you know if it has been approved or not.
Lates
If your child is going to be late for school, we ask that you contact our School Office to let us know. When you arrive in school, you will be required to sign the late book providing the reason why you are late to school. The school day starts at 9.00am. Any children that arrive after 9.00am will be marked as 'Late'. Registration closes at 9.25am any children that arrive after this time will be given an Unauthorised Absence. The late book is monitored regularly and anyone that has more than 5 Lates will receive a letter from the Headteacher. If this continues, further action will be taken.
