Reporting Your Child’s Absence
If your child is unable to attend school, please contact us by 8.45am on every morning of absence by calling the school office on 0116 2608150. We kindly ask that you call each day your child is absent so that we can keep our records up to date and ensure your child is safe.
If we have not heard from you by 8.45am, we will contact you directly to establish the reason for absence. If we are unable to reach you, we may contact your emergency contacts or we may carry out a home visit.
Absences will only be authorised once a reason has been provided. If no reason is given, the absence will be recorded as unauthorised.
Medical and Dental Appointments Please try to arrange appointments outside of school hours wherever possible. Please ensure your child is only absent for the minimum time necessary and that they are signed out at the school office before leaving site.
Holidays and Term-Time Leave Holidays during term time will not be authorised. If you wish to request leave for exceptional circumstances, you must complete a Leave of Absence Request form, available from the school office, and return it at least four weeks before the intended absence. Unauthorised absences will be referred to Leicestershire County Council and may result in a penalty notice of £80 per parent if paid within 21 days, rising to £160 within 28 days.
If you have any questions about attendance, please contact the school office.