35. Student Enrolment Records

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35.1          School enrolment data form the basis for the October Pupil Returns which are submitted to the Department each year. Department funding and teacher allocations are based upon enrolments contained in these Returns.

35.2          The Board should ensure that there are adequate procedures in place in the school for recording attendance, absences and punctuality. The Department makes available Attendance Books to schools for this purpose. These contain regulations, which should be followed by school management.

35.3          Where the attendance records are computerised, they should be capable of being retrieved and reproduced in a legible format. Appropriate computer controls should be in place over the facility which include appropriate systems for tracking changes.

35.4          The Attendance Records and relevant supporting evidence must be kept on the school premises and be available for inspection by Department officials if required.

35.5          Schools are required to comply with the terms of Education (Welfare) Act, 2000 and to adhere with any guidelines issued by TUSLA.

35.6          Records of attendance for each student should be kept for a period of 6 years after the student has left the school.