Please can we remind you that it is important to report to the school office every time your child is absent from school. Please also find below a useful list of authorised and unauthorised absences: 

Authorised Absence
Sickness/urgent medical/therapy appointments
Unavoidable circumstances e.g. extreme weather conditions resulting in school closure
Family bereavement (1 day)
Religious observance (1 day)
Child has been temporarily excluded (e.g. 1 day)
Any other exceptional reasons – an appointment must be made with the headteacher in advance

Unauthorised Absence
Holidays and trips are not authorised
Child is absent without prior notification and no explanation is given
Explanation is unsatisfactory – e.g. birthday, sibling was ill, woke up late, challenging behaviour
School has reason to doubt the validity of the explanation
Leave taken during term time which is not deemed exceptional

We do understand that it can be difficult and expensive when booking family holidays during the school breaks due to large price hikes. The Money Saving Expert website has some useful tips and tricks to try and reduce the cost of travel. Please click here for more information.