A Teesside school has tested a new approach to improving attendance levels - giving £100 shopping vouchers to pupils who did not miss a day.
Youngsters at Roseberry Primary School in Billingham who had gained 100% attendance throughout the past year were each give a £100 gift voucher.
During an end of year awards ceremony last week, 11 children at the school were presented with the vouchers in recognition of their attendance.
Headteacher, Maggie Fearnley said: “We know how important it is for children to be in school so that they progress, reach their full potential and as a result widen their future prospects and choices.”
The money for the vouchers was funded by the school’s annual budget.
The new approach came about after attendance levels at the school were recognised as a problem which needed to be addressed.
Ms Fearnley said: “In our last Ofsted inspection, attendance at school was highlighted as a concern and this is one of a range of measures we have introduced to try and drive attendance up.”
It is hoped that end of year awards like this will act as an incentive for the children to go to school during the next academic year.
She added: “Our record is getting better, last year attendance was below the national average and now it is in line with it.
"We are piloting various approaches, which we are continuously reviewing, to further this improvement.”
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