Further Support for Families

We know that attendance challenges are not always simple.

Sometimes families need practical advice, reassurance or extra support to help rebuild routines and confidence.

To support families, we have created a range of guidance documents that can be accessed through school:

Parent Attendance & Punctuality Guidance

Our family guide explains:

Sometimes attendance difficulties are caused by anxiety, stress or emotional overwhelm rather than unwillingness to attend.

Emotionally Based School Avoidance (EBSA) is when a young person wants to attend school but feels emotionally unable to do so.

This guidance helps families understand:

We recognise that behaviour is often communication of an unmet emotional need.

This guide helps families plan affordable holidays during school breaks through:

Helping families make memories without missing school.

If your child is struggling with:

Please talk to us.

Early conversations prevent bigger problems later.

We would always rather know sooner so we can help.

Mr T Gardner

Assistant Principal – Belonging
[email protected]

Mrs B Rai

Attendance Manager
[email protected]

Attendance Team

📞 0116 214 3150
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Castle Mead Academy
Richard III Road
Leicester
LE3 5QT

Together, we can ensure every scholar feels that Castle Mead is a place where they belong – because every day matters.