Planned absence request

On occasion it may be necessary for a parent to request a planned absence such as work experience or a participating in sporting activity. These should be made by filling in the Application for Leave of Absence Form below prior to the leave date and, where possible, at least two weeks before.

All requests for absence of leave will be considered but unless there are exceptional circumstances, the absence will be unauthorised. Each request will be considered separately, and a decision made based on the reasons for each request. Requests for holidays in term time will always be unauthorised and you will be issued with a fixed penalty notice, this is following government guidance. 

Please read the following guidance carefully

• As parents, you have a legal responsibility to ensure your child’s attendance at school.
• All hospital appointments should be made out of school hours.
• Please be aware that The Education (Student Registration) (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2013, which became law on 1st September 2013 states that Head Teachers may not grant any leave of absence during term time unless there are exceptional circumstances. The Headteacher is also required to determine the number of school days a child can be away from school if leave is granted.
• Please send an email to the attedance email to enable us to consider your request for your child’s leave of absence for exceptional circumstances. We will only consider your request if the below information is provided and evidence is attached. The Attendance Team will consider the reasons for the request carefully and will notify you of the decision.
• For further information, please refer to our School Attendance Policy.

Information required for all planned absence requests:

• Name of student
• Year and Tutor Group
• First day of absence
• Date returning to school
• Total number of days out of school
• Reason for absence request
• Please confirm if your child has already had a leave of absence this academic year; if so provide dates and details
• Please attach evidence of medical appointment / flight ticket / fair poster etc
• Confirm your name and relationship to the student

Please send the above information for your Student absence request using this email link