Leave of Absence
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.
For more guidance from Hampshire County Council please click here
Click here for a Leave of absence form
Click here for attendance policy/guidance
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 schools – advice for parents and carers
Possible penalties for non-attendance
Information for parents/carers:
There is much research that shows a strong correlation between high attendance and high attainment for all children. A recent publication from the Department for Education publication indicated that even missing a short amount of time from school can reduce every pupil’s chance of securing the grades they are capable of achieving.