Absence & Holidays

Reporting an absence

Phone the school on the first day of absence to tell them why your child is absent, and when you expect them to return.

There is also a form available to parents for explaining their child's absence from school - please contact the school if you're not sure where to find it.

If your child is away for other reasons like a doctor's appointment or the dentist, let the school know in advance and show them a copy of the appointment text or card.

Putting the school number in your phone can save you time. Ensure that you know the school’s routine for telling you about an absence.

Make sure that your child only misses school for reasons which are unavoidable or are agreed and understood by the school.

 

Booking holidays during school time

Avoid booking family holidays during school time.

If this is not possible to avoid, then you must talk to the school and get an answer prior to booking a holiday.

There is also a form available to parents for holiday requests - please contact the school if you're not sure where to find it.