Absence and Managing Illness

Absence line: 01423 503011.

If your child is unwell and unable to attend school you must contact the absence line by telephone before 9.00am and leave a message for each day they will be absent. Please include your child's name and specify the reason for absence, such as fever, migraine, upset stomach. School may need to contact you if not enough information is provided.

Any unexplained absences will be registered as unauthorised. In some instances, staff may need to complete a home visit if we are unable to make contact with a parent or guardian.

Medical Conditions and medication:

Ongoing medical conditions should be reported to school as soon as possible so appropriate care can be put into place. Certain medical conditions such as diabetes, epilepsy or allergies will require a care plan, issued and signed by a medical practioner. Please contact the school office for more information or to request the appropriate paperwork.

Parents/carers are responsible for the administration of medicine to their children. Usually doses of medicine can be timed around the school day. If a child requires medicine in the middle of the day, parents/carers may come into school to administer medicine. 

School staff are only able to administer medicines in special circumstances. Parents and carers are invited to contact the school to discuss individual circumstances.

Leave of Absence Request:

If you feel your child needs to be absent from school for reasons other than illness or medical appointments, please complete a Leave of Absence Request as far in advance as possible. Requests will be individually considered in line with our attendance policy, please note only exceptional circumstances can be authorised.