Schools are only able to authorise absence from school in exceptional circumstances.  In making a request for an authorised absence from school you will need to explain why the circumstances are exceptional.

Leave of absence form

Attendance policy

Behaviour and attendance guidance for parent/carers

Penalty Notice Warning in accordance with Hampshire County Council’s Code of conduct:  If a child has any unauthorised absence during any formal examinations, testing or assessment as publicised via our school website or parent/carer newsletters this will result in the issuing of a Penalty Notice for non-attendance.

INFORMATION ON PENALTY NOTICES for non-attendance at school – advice to parents and carers leaflet