Absences in term time
In line with Department for Education guidance, we do not authorise leave of absence during term time other than when exceptional circumstances permit. If you wish to take your child out of school, during term time, it is important to discuss this with us as much in advance as possible so we can guide you through the process.
Where absence is continually unauthorised, a referral to the Local Authority Attendance Team will be made; the threshold for this is less than 90% attendance.
Medical Appointments - Pupil Absence form:
For any absence due to medical appointment that is made during school time (appointments should be made out of school hours to be best of the parent's /carer's ability) a form must be completed prior to the absence along with the proof of appointment so that this can be kept in the pupil’s file.