Sickness absence and appointments
Should your child be absent due to illness, we ask that you telephone the school on 01225 355511 as early as possible in the morning and before 08:50.
Children should not return to school for a clear 48 hours after a bout of sickness and/or diarrhoea.
If your child becomes ill at school, we will use the emergency contacts and phone numbers that you have given us.
In cases of serious illness or accident we will act in loco-parentis to seek urgent medical aid and will contact you as soon as possible.
Please keep us informed of any changes to emergency contact details for this purpose
01225 355511
Leave of Absence During Term Time
Taking your child out of school during term time may harm your child’s academic progress.
Absences may only be authorised at the discretion of the Headteacher in EXCEPTIONAL circumstances.
Circumstances which are notified to the school or Local Authority after a decision has been made by the Headteacher will not be considered. Therefore please be certain to provide details of the exceptional circumstances when you apply and attach any supporting evidence.
In all circumstances of absence/holiday leave, a written application using the school absence/holiday request form must be made by the parent with whom the pupil normally resides in advance of the absence/holiday and a date for the pupil’s return to school agreed. It is expected that the form is submitted at least four weeks in advance. Forms may be collected from the office or click on the link above.
Information on Wiltshire Council's use of Penalty Notices for unauthorised absences
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