​Regular attendance is fundamental to a young person’s progress with us because meaningful change, trust, and learning can only develop through consistent connection and shared experience. Each day builds on the last: relationships deepen, confidence grows, routines become secure, and small successes begin to compound into lasting personal development.

 

When attendance is irregular, this continuity is broken, making it far harder for young people to feel safe, regulate their emotions and engage fully in the opportunities around them. Simply put, the more present a young person is, the more they are able to benefit from the support of adults, the stability of structure, and the restorative power of time spent learning, connecting, and growing within our community.

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• Young people will:

  • Attend all sessions.

  • Attend sessions punctually.

  • Attend prepared with appropriate attire and equipment

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• Parents/carers will:

  • Fulfil their legal obligation to ensure the young person attends sessions.

  • Ensure young person arrives punctually and prepared.

  • Contact FSUK daily to report absence, or in advance if known.

  • Supply written confirmation of absence with reason on request.

  • Notify FSUK staff of home circumstances affecting behavior and learning.

  • Notify FSUK staff of contact detail changes immediately.

  • Arrange medical appointments outside of session times where possible.​

  • Any ongoing attendance concerns may lead to referral to Education Welfare Service or other support services.

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• Term Time Holidays

  • We cannot authorise term time holidays except in exceptional circumstances and the young person will be marked as an unauthorised absence.

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You can read our full Attendance Policy in the policy section here