Approval of absence is entirely at the discretion of the school.  Only in exceptional circumstances will a pupil be granted absence, all absence more than ten school days in any one year will not be authorised.

In order for the absence to be considered for authorisation, please provide copies of all relevant information eg, flight tickets, medical letters, wedding invitations etc.

NB Please check, is your child doing a public exam course?

1. Leave will NOT be approved from Easter onwards for pupils in Year 7-13 who are doing a public exam course.
2. Your intended absence coincides with the beginning of courses e.g. GCSE study, etc.

 Pupils should take note of the following:

1. Notice should be taken of coursework deadlines.
2. Pupils should arrange with staff to make sure that they are aware of what work is to be covered in their absence and make every effort to ensure its completion by the time of their return.  Work ideally should be done prior to leaving for holiday.