Important information for parents
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Working together to
improve school attendance advises
all schools that they should only grant a leave of absence during term time in
exceptional circumstances, considering each request on a case-by-case basis. If
a leave of absence is granted, it is for the headteacher to determine the
length of time the pupil can be away from school. Although we recognise the
value and benefits of family holidays, it is unlikely a leave of absence will
be granted for a family holiday as the Government ‘does not consider a need or
desire for a holiday or other absence for the purpose of leisure and recreation
to be an exceptional circumstance’.
Requests
for leave must be made in advance, otherwise we will be unable to consider your
individual circumstances and the absence will be recorded as unauthorised.
Headteachers are not obligated to reconsider authorising leave if an
application was not made in advance.
Our aim is for every pupil’s attendance to be 100% unless there are exceptional or unavoidable reasons
for absence. If you require any support with ensuring your child’s attendance,
please contact the School Office (01953 789318 or office@bunwell.cee.coop)
Bunwell Primary School Attendance Policy