Since September 2013 headteachers may not grant any leave of absence for holidays during term time.
Leave of absence for “exceptional circumstances” such as a morning for a funeral, or an afternoon for participation in sporting/music events may be granted at the headteachers’ discretion if:
•The headteacher considers that there are exceptional circumstances relating to the application
AND
•An application has been made in advance by the parent/carer with whom the child normally resides using the schools leave of absence form.
Leave of absence, must be requested using the ‘Leave of Absence’ form available below or from reception and/or the school office.
If parents still choose to remove their child/ren for a family holiday, parents have the responsibility to inform the school in writing and in advance, as ANY absence needs to be recorded by school for safeguarding purposes. This absence will be classed as unauthorised and, dependant on individual circumstances, the Family of Schools Attendance Improvement Officer may become involved.