Lakeshore Management College recognises that regular engagement and attendance are essential to academic success, progression, and student wellbeing. This policy sets out the College's expectations regarding attendance, the processes for monitoring engagement, and the support available to students whose attendance is affected by legitimate circumstances.
The policy supports academic standards while maintaining a fair, supportive, and proportionate approach.
This policy applies to all students enrolled on programmes delivered by Lakeshore Management College, including those delivered under franchise or partnership arrangements with awarding bodies.
Students are expected to attend and actively engage with:
- All scheduled lectures, seminars, workshops, and tutorials
- Assessments and examinations
- Mandatory academic and induction activities
- Any required online or blended learning sessions
Attendance is viewed not simply as physical presence, but as meaningful engagement with learning activities.
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Monitoring of Attendance
The College monitors attendance and engagement through:
- Registers for taught sessions
- Online learning activity where applicable
- Submission patterns for assessments
- Tutor and academic staff feedback
Attendance data is reviewed regularly to identify patterns of concern and to enable timely support.
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Minimum Attendance Requirements
Students are expected to maintain an attendance level that supports effective learning and progression. Persistent non attendance or disengagement may raise concerns about academic performance, continuation, and successful completion.
Where minimum attendance thresholds apply due to awarding body, professional, or regulatory requirements, these will be clearly communicated to students.
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Absence and Mitigating Circumstances
The College recognises that absence may occasionally be unavoidable due to:
- Illness or medical reasons
- Disability related needs
- Caring responsibilities
- Religious observance
- Significant personal or compassionate circumstances
Students are expected to notify the College of absences as early as possible and provide appropriate evidence where required. Absence related to a disability or long term health condition will be considered under the College's Reasonable Adjustments arrangements.
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Support for Students with Attendance Concerns
Where attendance patterns raise concern, the College adopts an early intervention approach. This may include:
- Informal contact from tutors or student support staff
- Academic guidance or study skills support
- Referral to pastoral or wellbeing services
- Adjusted learning arrangements where appropriate
The aim is to support re engagement before attendance issues affect progression or outcomes.
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Unsatisfactory Attendance and Academic Consequences
If attendance does not improve following support and intervention, the College may take further action, which may include:
- Formal attendance warnings
- Academic review meetings
- Referral under academic regulations
- Consideration of suspension or withdrawal, where required by programme or regulatory rules
Any such action will be proportionate, fair, and aligned with published regulations and student support principles.
Attendance data is personal data and is processed in accordance with the College's Data Protection and Privacy Notice. Information is shared only where necessary for academic support, regulatory compliance, or safeguarding purposes.
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Student Responsibilities
Students are responsible for:
- Attending scheduled sessions
- Engaging actively with learning
- Informing the College promptly of absences
- Seeking support where difficulties arise
Maintaining good attendance is a shared responsibility between students and the College.
This policy is reviewed regularly to ensure alignment with:
- Academic regulations
- Awarding body and franchise partner requirements
- Office for Students expectations
- Good practice within higher education
Need support? Contact our Student Support Team at
support@lakeshoremc.uk.