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Leave of Absence Request Form

 

 

We want all of our pupils in school for as much time as possible in order to maximise their learning time and opportunities. We strongly discourage term time brea ks and holidays and we ask parents not to request them unless they are for truly exceptional circumstances ( see below).

 

 

Po ints to remember:-

 

·        The Government has made it clear that parents do not have an automatic right to withdraw their child from school during term time.

 

·        Taking a pupil out of school during term time disrupts their learning and may cause them to fall behind their peers. Absence can also affect a child's relationship with others.

 

·        Term time breaks when added to unpredictable absences e.g.  for medical reasons, all add up. Learning time lost from school cannot be replaced!

 

·      If the absence is not authorised and the holiday / time is taken anyway, the case may be referred to the Education Welfare Service who may issue a Penalty Notice for £100 (or £50 if paid within 28 days)  to each parent for each child taken out of school.

 

 

**We would ask that no Year 2 or Year 6 child is taken out of school during April or May as this period is when they are prepared for and take statutory assessments (SATs) **

 

 

From Autumn 2009 family holidays/leave of absence will only be authorised in exceptional circumstances e.g. · Religious observance·   Family bereavements · Service personnel prevented from term time holidays ·  Family crisis/serious  issue meaning family needs to spend time together ·Certain exams and recognised short time sporting/ cultural activities ( evidence needed)

 

 * absence forms are not needed for illness- follow usual procedures*

 

 

Name of child
Class
First date of absence                           Date of Return
Number of days requested
Has leave of absence been requested in term time before?	Please give details
Please give full details of the exceptional reasons for this term time absence request   ( please write a letter or continue on a separate sheet as necessary)

 

Signed: __________________________________ Name _________________

 

            Date______________

 

 

When considering requests for leave of absence the head teacher will, on behalf of the Governing Body take the following into account:  ·The child’s previous attendance history · The time of year (SATS or tests or preparation for them) · The nature of the trip (a likely to be a one off exceptional experience or an educationally enhancing experience?). Absence already granted ·Proof that the parent (s) have employer restrictions for taking of holidays· Other truly exceptional circumstances

 

 

Please give us at least two weeks notice of absence requests. If in doubt or you need help or advice please speak to the office or arrange to speak to the  head teacher

 

 

PLEASE RETURN THIS FORM TO THE SCHOOL OFFICE we will then send out a letter authorising or not authorising the absence request.