At On Track Northampton, we believe that a strong partnership between home and school is essential in helping every young person thrive. This page has been created as a dedicated space for parents and carers, bringing together key information, helpful resources and practical guidance to support you and your child throughout their time with us.
Term Dates 2025/2026
| AUTUMN TERM | 28th Aug - 19th Dec |
| Half Term - October | 27th Oct - 7th Nov |
| Training Days | 27th Aug |
| SPRING TERM | 7th Jan - 27th March |
| Half Term - February | 16th Feb - 20th Feb |
| Training Days | 5th & 6th Jan |
| SUMMER TERM | 13th Apr - 21st July |
| Half Term - May | 25th May - 29th May |
| Training Days | 26th June & 22nd July |
Attendance
At On Track Northampton, we take a whole school approach to promoting good attendance. We are committed to helping every pupil make the most of their time at school, academically, socially, and in support of their mental health and wellbeing.
We understand that attending school regularly can be challenging at times. That’s why we have systems and support in place to help pupils overcome barriers and benefit fully from their education.
Why Attendance Matters
Regular attendance is essential for:
- Academic progress and achievement
- Building friendships and social skills
- Supporting mental health and emotional wellbeing
- Preparing for future opportunities
Expectations and Responsibilities
Full-time pupils attend school for 25 hours per week during term time.
Pupils are expected to attend unless an absence is authorised.
Parents and carers must inform the school before 9am if their child is unable to attend, providing an acceptable reason.
We work closely with families to support improved attendance where needed.
Celebrating Good Attendance
We actively encourage and reward pupils for good attendance through:
- Recognition and praise
- Incentives and rewards
- Positive reinforcement across the school
Need Support?
We understand that some pupils and families face challenges with attendance. If you need help, please contact our Family Liaison Officer, Kerrianne Dartnall, who can offer personalised support and guidance.
📧 Email: kdartnall@ontrackeducation.com
📞 Phone: 01604 645934
behaviour support
Our school has a behaviour policy which clearly outlines our high expectations to pupils, parents/carers and staff. In our school, pupils recognise, learn from and repair challenges, creating a highly positive and supportive environment. Staff work alongside pupils to help them regulate and recognise their emotions, resulting in a more positive attitude to their education.
Pupils are given the tools to self-regulate. Positive reinforcement through the use of our pupils' rewards system, which demonstrates to our pupils the benefits of appropriate behaviour both to themselves and the wider school community. The role of the pastoral team within our school ensures that any behaviours are dealt with quickly and effectively, minimising disruption to the learning environment and ensuring teaching staff feel supported. Negative behaviours are recorded on Engage, enabling the pastoral team to monitor behaviour at an individual and whole school level.
Every pupil has an Individual Support Plan, which is under constant review. Through the use of pastoral termly reviews, pupils are allowed to have a voice detailing strategies and approaches that work well for each individual, empowering staff to manage behaviour successfully. The complex needs of our pupils demand that structure and consistency of approach throughout the school day are key to successful behaviour management.
Our school is a safe place. Staff consistently model respectful and positive behaviour and work hard to foster a culture of mutual respect within our school. A key aspect of our whole school Thrive approach focuses on the importance of the individual feeling safe to enable them to engage fully in school life. We regularly carry out anonymous school surveys with both pupils and parents/carers that explicitly require a response about safety in school. In addition, as part of our PSHE/registration programme, students are asked to identify any areas in the school where they may feel less safe. The information collated from this is analysed, and appropriate action is taken to mitigate any concerns.
Catering
At On Track Education we have in house catering providing a range of high quality meals for all students.
Transport
At OnTrack Education Northampton, we do not offer transport for pupils; all transport to and from school is supplied by the local authority. Parents/ Carers apply for transport directly with the Local authority SEND transport teams. Please find the links below:
WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE