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There is a clear correlation between excellent attendance and exceptional achievement. We work closely with parents and children to ensure students are meeting a minimum of 96% attendance.

Reporting an absence

To report your child absent from school, please use the StudyBugs app. All parents and carers should have downloaded the app if at all possible, at the start of term. You can download the app here: studybugs.com/about/parents

Alternatively, you can go to http://studybugs and report your child’s absence via this website.

In line with government guidance, we do not ask for evidence that your child is unwell as standard. We are likely to ask for evidence if your child has an extended period of time. If you are concerned your child is likely to be unwell for an extended period we would advise for you to gather evidence at your convenience.

This evidence could be evidence of a medical appointment, a prescription or a review with a pharmacist. Alternatively, if your child is following advice to not visit a doctor then a picture of a thermometer showing a high temperature would be adequate (as an example).

Should you have any issues downloading the app, logging in or adding your child please get in touch with Studybugs directly by emailing support@studybugs.com.

In the rare case that you are unable to use Studybugs to report an absence, you may ring the school on (01903) 601361 and leave a message.

Medical appointments

Wherever possible, medical/dental appointments should be arranged outside school hours. Where this is not possible a request for absence form must be submitted, or in the event of an emergency appointment being obtained, evidence must be provided. Failure to provide either of those may result in the absence being unauthorised.

Holidays

Headteachers have been directed by the Government not to authorise any absence from school unless there is an ‘exceptional’ circumstance.. In these circumstances, parents/carers must apply to the Headteacher using the Request for Leave of Absence Form which can be collected from reception. Any holiday taken, which has been applied for and declined, and which involved 10 or more sessions (5 school days of absence) will result in a referral for a Fixed Penalty Notice (FPN) being issued and subsequent fine.

The Education hub: Fines for parents for taking children out of school: What you need to know The Education Hub: Fines for parents for taking children out of school: What you need to know

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