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Swavesey Primary School Absence
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We are legally required to
keep a record of all absence. Please inform us as soon as possible if
your child is away for any reason. On his/her return a child must bring
a note for their class teacher explaining their absence. Absences
without notification are recorded as unauthorised. If it is necessary for your
child to leave school before the end of the day, please send a note to
your child's teacher stating the time at which your child will be
collected. No child is allowed to leave the school during school hours
unless collected by their parent, another designated adult, or we have
your written confirmation that they may walk home alone. As a parent or carer you are
strongly urged to avoid booking holidays or visits overseas during
term-time. Should this be
absolutely unavoidable then you should in the first instance, make an
appointment to see the Headteacher.
The conditions under which
leave of absence for term-time holidays or visits overseas may be
granted are contained in the Education (Pupil Registration) Regulations
2006. Parents are reminded
that they do not have any entitlement to term-time leave for their
children. Schools will not
usually authorise leave for holidays or extended visits overseas during
term-time unless there are exceptional circumstances which warrant this.
(The reduced cost of a holiday taken during term-time will not be
considered as an exceptional circumstance).
Permission will not be given if it is applied for after the
holiday or visit has taken place. Usually,
a child will not be granted more than 10 school days leave in any school
year. Should leave be taken after
permission has been withheld then this will be recorded as unauthorised
absence. This will appear
both in the school register and in your child’s report.
Persistent unauthorised absence may result in the involvement of
the Education Welfare Officer and possible legal proceedings. |
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