Get your child to school on time every day
There is a link between good school attendance and high level attainment. Regardless of the reason, if your child is absent from school it will impact on their learning.
Parents/carers are legally responsible for ensuring their child attends school on time every day.
Medical Appointments
Where possible all appointments should be booked outside of school hours. Where this is not possible, the amount of school time missed must be kept to a minimum. School may not authorise the time off school if medical evidence is not provided
Too ill to attend school?
Children can attend school with minor ailments (toothache, headache, stomach ache, cold, sore throat), over the counter medicines can be given before school. School will contact you if they become too ill to remain in school. Children should be off school for 48 hours if they have diarrhoea or vomiting.
If you are unsure how long your child should be absent with an illness, speak to your child's school, your doctor or your pharmacist for advice.
Unauthorised Leave in Term Time (Holidays)
Children are not entitled to holidays in term time. Family holidays should be taken during school holiday periods.
Request for leave due to exceptional circumstances preventing the period of leave being taken during school holidays must be made in writing to the Head Teacher
Fines of £120 per parents/ carer reduced to £60 if paid within 21 days may be issued where unauthorised leave has been taken during term time
Absence during term time
Children must not be absent from school for,
- Day trips,
- Shopping
- Birthdays
- Baby sitting
- Parents/Carer or sibling illness.
Reporting absence
It is a parent/carer's responsibility to notify school if their child is absent. A reason must be provided.
Support
If you are concerned about your child's attendance please speak to the school to discuss your concerns
You can contact your loca Multi-Agency Support Team (MAST) and ask for advice or support. Yu can contact them on:
Weekly Attendance - week beginning 1st July 2024
Our whole school attendance target for this academic year (23/24) is 96.5%
Follow the link below for further information:
NHS 'Is my child too ill for school?' guidance
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