Good attendance is vital to ensure your child is happy in school and makes good progress. 

If a child is too ill to come to school or may pass infection to others they should not attend.  If this is the case please inform the school office via email or phone before 9.00am on the  day of absence 

Where the absence is longer than 5 days, or there are doubts about the authenticity of the illness, the school will ask for medical evidence, such as a doctor’s note, prescription, appointment card or other appropriate form of evidence. We will not ask for medical evidence unnecessarily.

Our Attendance Policy provides further details on term time absence.  If a parent needs to request term time absence they must inform the Headteacher in writing using the leave of absence request form below. 

Leave of absence will not be authorised unless there are exceptional circumstances prevailing. 

In accordance with the law, the school has the option to refer families to the local authority for taking unauthorised leave, this can result in a fixed penalty notice of £60.  This can rise to £120 if not paid within prescribed timescales and, further delay still, may result in criminal prosecution at the Magistrates Court and a fine of up to £1000 plus costs.

Should your child have an accident at school which, in our opinion requires hospital treatment, we shall make every effort to contact you through the emergency system. It is essential, therefore that you keep us informed of any changes relating to your emergency telephone numbers entered on your Registration Form. If we are unable to contact you we shall ensure that the child receives the appropriate treatment and is accompanied by a responsible adult.

If your child is hurt during the day at school, s/he will come home with a pink form which explains what has happened and how it has been dealt with. Any detailed information regarding drugs and treatment required in an emergency must be entered on your Registration Form.