Parents/carers must notify the school each day of an unplanned absence by phoning the schools 24-hour absence line by 8:30am or as soon as practically possible.
The absence line can be reached by calling 01536 513063 and selecting option 1.
You can also email [email protected]
When leaving a message please include:
- students name
- students form
- reason for absence including type of illness
- details of any steps taken (ie Doctor’s appointments, called NHS direct etc)
- potential return date.
Students who are absent from school and we are unaware of the reason why will receive a message and email from the school to ask about the whereabouts of the student.
If no response is received from the message, we will then follow up by phone call.
Medical and dental appointments
We encourage parents/carers to make all medical and dental appointments out of school hours where possible. Where this is not possible, the pupil should be out of school for the minimum amount of time necessary.
Should you need to withdraw your child from school to attend a medical or dental appointment please email the Attendance Officer [email protected] in advance of the appointment to enable us to authorise the absence. If possible, please include a copy of the appointment confirmation.