Leave of Absence Request

Leave of Absence Request
St. John's is committed to providing a full educational experience for all children, enabling them to fly high like eagles. We believe that if pupils are to fully benefit from education, excellent attendance is crucial. As a school, we will do all that we can to ensure maximum attendance for all children.

As parents, you have a legal responsibility to ensure your child’s attendance at school. During the academic year, pupils are at school for 190 days and at home for 175 days.

Attendance over one school year (190 school days) – If a pupil had:
98% attendance = less than 4 days absent from school
95% attendance = less than 10 days absent from school
90% attendance = 4 weeks absent from school
85% attendance = 5½ weeks absent from school
80% attendance = 7½ weeks absent from school

Please be aware that The Education (Pupil Registration)(England)(Amendment) Regulations 2013, which became law on 1st September 2013, state that Headteachers may not grant any leave of absence during term time unless there are "exceptional circumstances". The Headteacher is also required to determine the number of school days a child can be away from school if leave is granted.

Please complete and submit this form if you want the Headteacher to consider your request for your child’s leave of absence for exceptional circumstances. We may ask for proof to back up your request.

The duration of the absence and the date of return should be agreed by the School before making any arrangements.

Parents and carers must notify the school of absence in advance, even if absence is expected to be Unauthorised. Failure to do so can be a safeguarding concern.

For more information and explanation of the process, please see our school's Attendance Policy, available on our school's website.

Your name*

First NameLast Name
Your email address*
Child's full name (to add additional children to this request, click "Add more" below)*
Your child(ren)'s classes (please select all that apply)*
I request authorisation for my child(ren) to be absent from school due to:*
We're sorry to hear about your immediate family member. What's the family member's relationship to your child(ren)?
Please specify the immediate family member's relationship to your child(ren) and the location and date of the wedding:
What is the name of the religious observance?
What is the medical appointment?
Please provide a detailed explanation regarding why you are requesting leave for your child(ren) during term time.*
Provide sufficient information to enable the Headteacher to make an informed decision and explain why you believe that these are exceptional circumstances. All information should be provided at this time.
Date of first day of absence*

DayMonthYear
Date
Date of last day of absence*

DayMonthYear
Date
In total, how many full days of absence from school are you requesting?*
If no full days are requested, please enter '0'.
In total, how many partial days of absence from school are you requesting?*
If no partial days are requested, please enter '0'.
Will you need to collect your child(ren) from school during the school day on the first day of absence?*

YesNo
At what time will you be collecting your child(ren)?

:HourMinutesAM/PM Option

By submitting this application, I understand and agree the following:
1. That I have read St. John's Attendance Policy.
2. That I understand it is the Headteacher’s decision.
3. That I will ask for and know the Headteacher’s decision before my child is absent.
4. That if I take my child on an Unauthorised Leave of Absence the school can request that I and any other Parents/Carers of my child are issued with a Penalty Notice (a fine of up to £160 in respect of each child and each Parent/Carer, doubling for repeat occurrences) and/or be subject to further legal proceedings in the Magistrates Court)
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