Attendance & Absence
Working in partnership with Parents/Carers, Students and Teachers.
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In the event of a student’s illness, in the first instance parents should telephone the school between 8.30 am and 9.15 am on EACH day of the child’s absence, and leave a message on the dedicated absence line (01386 765588, option 1 for students in Years 9, 10 and 11; option 2 for Sixth Form), giving their child’s name, tutor group and the reason for the absence or report through MyChildAtSchool.
Whenever possible, please make all medical appointments after 4 pm. If an absence during school time is known in advance, for example, dental/medical appointments, music examinations, prior notice should be given in writing.
When an unexplained absence occurs, in the first instance this will result in an automated truancy telephone call being sent by our Attendance Officer, Mrs Simms, midway through the morning. Persistent absences may result in a visit from the Education Welfare Officer.
Attendance in Sixth Form
Looking for specific information about Sixth Form attendance and absence? We have more information in our Sixth Form area of the website.
Obtaining Authorised Absence
Wherever possible, the school does seek to support students’ extra-curricular interests where these have an educational value. Therefore, if a student has been invited to participate in an event during school time, eg sporting competitions, Air/Sea Cadet courses, parents should write to Dr Evans and their child’s Head of Year in advance to request the absence, specifying the date(s) and reason. The Headteacher will give consideration to the request and confirm his decision via the student’s Head of Year.
The Importance of Attending School
The documents below contain further important information relating to attendance and absence from school.
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