Attendance

My name is Kayleigh Lemmon and I’m the Attendance and Safeguarding Lead at The Colman Schools.
I want to reassure you that I am here to support you with any challenges you may face —whether related to your child’s school attendance or other family needs.
Drop-in Sessions
I run a weekly drop in at each school:
- Monday | 8.30am – 9am | Colman Infant School
- Tuesday | 8.35am-9am | Colman Junior School
These sessions are an opportunity for you to chat with me about anything on your mind, from attendance concerns to other areas where your family might need help. I can provide advice, connect you with resources, explore your family network for support, and assist with referrals to other services, or other support networks.

As a school we can offer support with food and clothing:
- We have an onsite foodbank.
- Good quality, second hand school uniform is available for free from the main office in each school. Just come and help yourself!
We all know how important regular attendance is for your child’s learning and their sense of belonging at school.
If you have any questions, or if you’d simply like to chat, please don’t hesitate to drop by during my sessions or contact me at attendance@colmanschools.org.uk.
I’m here to support you and your family in any way I can, and I look forward to working together to help your child thrive.
I am here to provide support for any challenges your family may be facing, not just related to attendance. Whether you need advice, a listening ear, or help navigating referrals to other services, or other support networks, I’m here to assist.
Drop by for a friendly chat every Tuesday from 8:30 to 9:00 am
I look forward to supporting you and your family.
Minutes late per day during the school year | Equals days worth of teaching in the school year |
5 minutes per day | 3.4 days missed a year = 98.4 attendance |
10 minutes per day | 6.9 days missed a year = 97.6 attendance |
15 minutes per day | 10.3 days missed a year = 94.6 attendance |
20 minutes per day | 13.8 days missed a year = 92.9 attendance |
25 minutes per day | 20.7 days missed a year = 89.2 attendance |
Attachments
Attendance Policy - February 2025
Attendance-Policy-February-2025.pdf
Should I Keep My Child Off School Checklist
Should-I-Keep-My-Child-Off-School-Checklist.pdf
Guidance for Parents - Norfolk County Council Penalty Notices Regarding School Absence
Guidance-for-Parents-Norfolk-County-Council-Penalty-Notices-Regarding-School-Absence.pdf