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Attendance / Absence
The School disapproves strongly of term time absences for reasons other than illness except in specific circumstances.
All matters relating to attendance and absence is set out in our Attendance Policy and Procedures, which is available in our Policies pageHERE
Our Attendance Lead Champion within school is: Mrs R. Maxwell.
Our Safeguarding Attendance Governor is: Ms S. Rose.
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June/July 2024: The School must be informed on the first day of absence, by telephone or by email before 9:30 am. (These regulations are being updated for Autumn Term 2024 onwards please see the following:)
Autumn Term 2024 onwards: The School must be informed on every day of absence, by telephone or by email before 9:00 am.
To report a pupil absence please use the appropriate contact details below:
Years 7 - 11 (only)
| Report an Absence (Years 7-11) | (or) Ring 01689 820101, then press '1' |
Years 12 & 13 (only)
| Report an Absence, (Years 12 & 13) |
| To apply for leave of absence: |
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The pupil or parent should obtain an Absence Request Form which is available to download below (or via the Attendance Officer). When the completed form is returned, the Head of Year, in consultation with the Deputy Headteacher (Pastoral), will decide whether to authorise or not and send the appropriate letter.
Leave of Absence Request Form: (effective until end of Summer Term 2024)
Leave of Absence Request Form: (effective from Autumn Term 2024 onwards)
