Report Absence

What to do if your child is absent

If you know your child is going to be absent from school, you should:

· Where possible, ring school at the earliest opportunity to let them know.

· Send a note to school explaining the reason for the absence

(in advance if possible, eg: if your child has a doctors appointment).

School will contact parents if they are in any doubt as to the whereabouts

of a child.

ABSENCES CAN BE REPORTED A NUMBER OF WAYS:

Fixed Penalties

From February 2011, we reserve the right to issue Fixed Penalty Notices to parents of

children who persistently have unauthorised absences, such as:

· parentally condoned absence without good reason, or failing to
inform school about absences;
· excessive holidays in term time;
· persistent late arrival at school.

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