If a pupil is ill and unable to attend school, parents are asked to contact the school on the first morning of absence, in one of the following ways:
- Telephone 872726 and leave a message
- Fax 01379870554
In some cases the school will contact you. If we do not receive an explanation or the explanation is unsatisfactory, we will not authorise the absence. Persistent unauthorised absences will be referred to the Education Welfare Officer.
Pupils may leave school for medical and dental appointments, provided parents supply a note beforehand. Parents are advised that the Head is unlikely to authorise holidays taken in term time. If there is absolute necessity to do so, a form seeking the Head's permission for your child's leave of absence will be available from the school office.
Parents continue to have the responsibility for their children's well being at school in circumstances where it has been agreed that a member of staff will act on the parent's behalf in administering medicine.
Steps are taken to minimise the risk to pupils of being involved in accidents whilst at school, but inevitably they sometimes occur. The school has a Medical Room with first aid facilities. In cases of emergency, the school makes every effort to get in touch with parents: if that is not possible, it will follow the advice of the Medical Officer consulted.
Parents are asked to provide emergency telephone numbers if they are not at home during the day.
Any special circumstances regarding the health of a pupil should be outlined by parents to the appropriate tutor.
The great majority of our pupils appear to enjoy coming to school and have a very good attendance record.