If your child is absent, you must:
- Contact school either via email or phone call on each day of absence before 8.30am and provide reasons for absence.
- Keep school informed on a regular basis if your child is absent for a long period of time.
Failure to do these things may result in your child's absence being unauthorised.
Unauthorised absences can be recorded on the register when there is no valid reason for absences, a holiday not approved by the school, lateness after the register closes or illness without medical evidence.
Lateness:
School starts at 9am, your child will receive a late mark if they arrive after this time. The register closes at 9.10am, If your child arrives after this time, they will receive an unauthorised absence mark.
Medical Appointments:
If it is possible, any appointments should be made out of school time. If this is not possible, your child should miss the minimum amount of school time necessary. If your child is well enough to go back to school following the appointment they should do so. Medical appointment slips should be provided to school where possible.
Medical Evidence:
If you are asked for medical evidence you will need to provide copies of G.P appointment cards or letters, medication details or other relevant information.
Holidays/Leave of Absence:
Please complete a 'request of leave of absence in term time' form for holidays or leave of absence in advance. Unauthorised leave may result in a Fixed Penalty Notice (fine) or court prosecution.
Please remember to contact us if your address or contact details change!