Procedure for Absence
It is preferable for children to attend school for every session. There are, however, times when children have to miss school because of illness.
On these occasions, please inform school of absences either by telephone or by sending a note before 8.45am on the first day of absence and regularly, if it is ongoing.
If a child is absent from school without reason the School Receptionist will contact home.
Please note if your child has sickness or diarrhoea they must remain off school for 48 hours AFTER their last bout. We encourage parents to make medical and dental appointments outside of school hours where possible. Where this is not possible, the pupil should be out of school for the minimum amount of time necessary. Parents need to notify us of these appointments in advance.
Parents or carers must apply to school for a leave of absence if they need to take their child out of school during term time. A Leave of Absence Form, outlining the exceptional circumstances, must be submitted to school for a decision, at least 2 weeks before the first day of leave requested.
