Leave of Absence

This form must be completed and returned to the Head teacher at least 10 days before the absence begins. We will reply to you with our decision as soon as possible.

For your attention:

The headteacher can only authorise absences in exceptional circumstances, in line with the school attendance policy. A penalty notice fine can be issued where absence is unauthorised.

IMPORTANT NOTICE

A penalty Notice fine can be considered if a pupil has 10 sessions (5 days) of unauthorised absence in a 10 week period.

From August 2024, the fine for school absences across the country will be £80 if paid within 21 days, or £160 if paid within 28 days.

PLEASE CONSIDER

While you are away for one week your child will miss approximately:

5 hours of Maths
7 hours of English
10 hours of learning other subjects

If your child has a holiday of two weeks during term time and has a one week period of sickness in one school year they will miss approximately:

15 hours of Maths
15 hours of English
30 hours of learning other subjects

If this pattern were to be repeated throughout your child’s school life they would miss 36 weeks of their education!

One school year = 38 School weeks!

ASK YOURSELF

What is the impact of my child missing out on their learning? Will your child find it difficult to settle back into school with their friends?

Thinking of taking your child out of school?

Please think again!

Please click here to view our Attendance Policy 2023

Please click here to view the New Penalty Notice Rules

TO BE COMPLETED BY THE PARENT/CARER