I've had a letter from school stating that my DS's attendance is now at 95%. He's had 5 whole days off school so far. The 1st recorded date is 9/21. The letter states that it's the equivalent of two weeks away from school. Sorry, I just don't get it. What am I missing here. The letter goes onto say that they'll need medical evidence. The reasons for absence is usually that he's been sick that morning. His suffers from anxiety (ASD). How on earth am I meant to get medical evidence for that?
I do understand the importance of attendance and I send him in if he has a cold or I sense he's just making excuses. I really don't understand how they've got their figures.