PADA Performing Team Absence Request Form 2025/26

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2025/26 Season

The procedure for managing absences is detailed below.

The compulsory conditions require students to be committed during PADA term time, as per the calendar available on our website. The Main Team requires 2 hours and 15 minutes per week, while the Small Group Team requires 1 hour per week. Missing a session affects both the individual and the entire team.

Performing Team Strikes may be assigned for absences and other reasons specified in the table below.
All strikes last 12 months per strike at PADA.

Procedure is:

Step 1

On rare occasions, students may miss the required Acrobatic Arts or Body Conditioning Class before or after the Performing Team session. However, it is imperative that students attend the PADA Performing Team session. Should students need to arrive late or leave early, PADA can adjust the order of dances to accommodate their participation, as long as this has been communicated and agreed by the principal via email at least 1 day in advance.

Step 2

If you need to request time off for a session specifically for the PADA Performing Team, and Step 1 is not viable, you must fill out the PADA Performing Team Absence Request Form Online at least 14 days prior to the requested date, providing detailed information. This form is exclusively for PADA Performing Team Sessions. Submit one form per date for each performing team session. Approval depends on conditions, policies, and overall student availability. If the request is not approved, students are expected to attend the Performing Team Session; absence without approval will result in a strike.

Some reasons that the Performing Team Absence Requests will be denied include, but are not limited to:

Social events such as parties, birthdays, and sleepovers; attendance at concerts, festivals, and shows; revision or homework for school or college; GCSE, SATs or A-Level preparation; tutoring commitments; tiredness; family gatherings; last-minute holidays; and failure to complete the Absence Request Form. The PADA Main Team session is 2 hours and 15 minutes per week, and the Small Group Team session is 1 hour per week during the PADA Term Time, activities mentioned above can happen outside of the PADA Performing Team Sessions.

Students are not permitted to miss two consecutive weeks.

PADA retains the authority to deny or rescind Performing Team Absence Requests at any time, regardless of prior approval, for any reason. Notification will be provided via email.

IMPORTANT

Performing Team Strikes may be issued for various reasons. Please refer to the Performing Team Agreement & Conditions Policy for further details or additional information. Parents should retain a hard copy of their signed agreement, but a general copy of the Performing Team Agreement & Conditions is available on the policies page of our website.

Click Here For The Policies Page.

To prepare students for the performances, there will be PADA Performing Team Sessions where attendance is mandatory to ensure the team is together. The following dates require all PADA Performing Team students to attend:

Friday 15th & 22nd May 2026 - Preparations For The Comps Grand Final
Saturday 16th & 23rd May 2026 - Preparations For The Comps Grand Final

Saturday 13th, 20th & 27th June 2026 - Preparations For Indigo at The O2

Friday 2nd, 9th & 16th October 2026 - Preparations for Alton Towers
Saturday 26th September, 3rd & 10th October 2026 - Preparations for Alton Towers

This list will be updated when needed. We'll be adding required days for the Storm The Stage & That's Showbiz events when we receive the dates. Please check back on here or on our calendar for updates.

Absence requests must be submitted at least 14 days in advance.
Requests made less than two weeks before the requested date will not be approved.

Please check our calendar on our website to confirm the availability of the requested date. If the Performing Team is closed on the requested date, a form does not need to be submitted.

PADA reserves the right to deny or revoke Performing Team absence requests at any time.

Student Name*

First NameLast Name

Parent Name (Person filling in this form)*

First NameLast Name

Parent E-mail Address*

example@example.com

Date Requesting Absence - 1 Date Per Request*

If you are requesting a date that is not available to select, it may be due to one of the following reasons: students are required at PADA Main Team & PADA Small Group Team sessions, we are closed on that date, there is less than 14 days' notice, or the date is beyond 17th October 2026. Please refer to our calendar on our website for information about our closure dates.

Please specify which performing team session this request is for?*

PADA Main Team (Saturday)PADA Small Group Team (Friday)

Details for Requesting Absence (Please provide detailed information about the reason your child needs to miss the session. This information will be considered when making a decision.)*

Please refer exclusively to PADA Performing Team Sessions and refrain from mentioning any other classes at PADA.

Disclaimer

By signing this form, I understand that my request is subject to PADA approval. If not approved, students must attend the Performing Team session, or they will receive a Strike lasting at least 12 months as per the PADA Performing Team Agreement & Conditions Policy. PADA may replace students parts in dances during PADA Performing Team at any time.

I acknowledge PADA's right to deny this request at any time. I confirm all details are correct and that the information will be shared with the PADA Admin Team. This document can be shared with appropriate authorities according to PADA Policies and GDPR when necessary.

I have reviewed the PADA Performing Team Agreement & Conditions policy before submitting this form.

Signature*

By submitting this form, I understand it goes to the PADA Admin Team for approval. Approval is not guaranteed. Requests must comply with policy, agreement, and conditions for the Performing Team. By submitting, I acknowledge and understand the agreement and conditions for participating in the PADA Performing Team and any consequences for violations, including strikes, removal from dances, suspension, or removal from the team. PADA reserves the right to deny or revoke absence requests at any time. I have reviewed the PADA Performing Team Agreement & Conditions policy prior to submitting.*

I understand & agree to the conditions.