Attendance

Attendance

Regular attendance is essential for your child’s progress and enjoyment of learning. At Richard Cloudesley School, we work closely with families to make sure pupils attend school as much as possible and get the support they need.

What we ask from parents and carers:

  • Let us know straight away if your child is absent and when you expect them back.
  • Try to book medical or dental appointments outside school hours, or at the start/end of the day.
  • Avoid taking holidays during term time. If you need to request leave, please complete a Special Leave Request Form and submit it to the headteacher.
  • Keep us informed about any circumstances that may affect attendance.

Support your child’s learning at home and encourage a regular routine.

Religious observance

We understand some families will need time off for religious festivals. Please let us know in advance. This can be done using Arbor.

When your child is unwell

Please follow Public Health guidance before sending your child back to school, as many of our pupils are medically vulnerable. You can report your child's absence using the Arbor Part App or the Arbor website:
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More information about Arbor for parents can be found here:
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Please note that Arbor can only be used for same day absence reporting. To notify us in dance please use Teams messages or a telephone call.

Requesting permission for term time absence

Term time absence can now legally only be authorised for one of the following exception reasons:

· A parent in the armed services returning from a tour of duty
· A visit to a parent in prison
· The death or terminal illness of a close family member
· Where the absence is recommended by a healthcare professional as part of a parent or child’s rehabilitation from a medical or emotional issue.

You can request permission for term time absence by sending a Teams message to the headteacher, including proposed dates and a short statement explaining how the request meets the above criteria.