Leave of Absence Request Form

Taking your child out of school during term time may impact negatively on your child’s academic progress.

Absences may only be authorised at the discretion of the Headteacher in EXCEPTIONAL circumstances. Holidays will not be considered an exceptional circumstance and will not be authorised.

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, a written application using the school absence  request form must be made by the parent with whom the pupil normally resides in advance of the  absence and a date for the pupil’s return to school agreed.  It is expected that the form is submitted at least 4 weeks in advance. 

We also recognise that there may be times when there are expectational circumstances during term which means your child cannot attend school such as urgent medical appointments. 

Please remember to consider the impact absence will have on your child's education and routines. If you need to take your child out of school, please complete the form below or get a paper copy from the school office 

Fines and Penalty Notices

If your child has 10 or more sessions (5 school days) of unauthorized absence in a 10-school-week period, the local council may issue a fine:

• First fine: Costs £80 per parent, per child if paid within 21 days. This increases to £160 if paid within 28 days.
• Limits: Each parent can receive a maximum of 2 penalty notices for the same child within a rolling 3-year period.
• Court action: If you do not pay within 28 days, or if you commit a third offense within 3 years, the local authority will prosecute you in the Magistrates’ Court, where fines can reach up to £1,000 or £2,500.