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Sometimes it can be very lonely to have no one to talk to, especially if you are feeling sad or afraid. You can call NSPCC or Childline and there will always be someone at the end of the telephone who will listen and help you straight away. These helplines are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
NSPCC: 028 9075 3015
Childline: 0870 336 2945
Why regular school attendance is important?
There can be many advantages for children who attend school regularly. Pupils with good attendance will generally:
- Be less anxious about going to school.
- Achieve more in school.
- Feel happier in school.
- Find it easier to make and keep friends at school.
- Have access to school clubs, activities and sports.
- Do better in tests and examinations.
- Have better prospects of employment and training when leaving school.
What parents can do to help?
Parents can help their child(ren) by:
- Establishing a good routine with regards to school from an early age.
- This can include ensuring your child goes to bed and gets up each morning at an appropriate time for school;
- arrives punctually;
- attends school regularly; and
- ensure homeworks are completed.
- Notifying the school as soon as possible if your child has to miss school.
- Providing a note/explanation in relation to the absence(s) as soon as your child returns to school.
- Maintaining good communication and regular contact with your child’s school.
- Raising any problems or difficulties with the school as quickly as possible.
