Attendance and Absence

 

What do I do if my child is absent?

Although we encourage children to attend school every day, we realise that sometimes children are unwell and therefore unable to come to school.


When your child is absent from school you must:

If your child is absent from school due to illness or a same day medical appointment, you must complete the google form below by 8.30am on each day of absence.  We may contact you for more information or to ask for medical evidence.

Absence reporting form - Illness

If your child has a pre-booked appointment, you can let us know by completing the form below in advance.

Absence reporting form - Appointments

 

Holiday During Term Time

It is a legal requirement for children to attend school. The school places great importance on attendance. High attendance leads to high achievement. From 1st September 2013 legislation prohibits any school from authorising leave of absence for holidays except in exceptional circumstances.
 
If you feel you have exceptional circumstances for a leave of absence during term time, please email the School Office to request an Exceptional Absence Form.  Once you have completed this, each circumstance is considered and you will be notified of the outcome via email.