Report a Student Absence
Attendance Officer
Mrs S. Sergeant
Tel: 01494 782854 (option 1) or DD: 01494 218130
On the Day Absence
Please notify the school by telephone or email before 08:45 stating clearly the reason for absence or appointments (medical, dental and illness etc) with Student Name, Tutor Group and Year Group.
In the event of illness, please contact the school every morning of absence confirming symptoms for our records.
Should a child feel unwell during the course of the school day, they should speak to their teacher in the first instance if they are in a lesson, or go to see Matron. Students should not call home to be collected. Our Matron will make contact, if necessary, following assessment.
Appointments
It is best, where possible, to make medical appointments outside of school hours. If your child leaves school and returns to school later on the same day, they must sign back in with the Attendance Officer.
Please note that all students must be met at school by parents when taken for appointments during the day. Parents may notify the school in advance of any appointments via the above contact details.
All Other Absences
A Leave of Absence Application to the Headteacher should be completed for all other absences: interviews, exams, holidays and family events, etc.
Please refer to our Attendance Policy and Procedures for further information.