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Attendance

Children attend well at Brockwell Junior School and we thank all our parents for supporting us by showing them that learning matters. We aim for every child to attend regularly – at or above 96%

 

Our doors open at 8.45am with registers being taken at 8.55am. 

Afternoon register is 1pm and children leave at 3.25pm.

 

Holidays In Term Time:

Taking holidays in term time will affect a child’s schooling as much as any other absence and we expect parents to help us by not taking children away in term time.

Amendments to the 2006 regulations make clear that the Headteacher may not grant any leave of absence during term time unless there are exceptional circumstances. The Headteacher should also determine the number of school days a child can be away from school if the leave is granted.

Leave of absence in exceptional circumstance:

The Headteacher may only grant leave of absence for exceptional circumstances.

Each request is considered individually. Examples of any exceptional circumstances where leave may be granted during term time are as follows:

 

  • If a parent is service personnel and is returning from a tour of duty abroad where it is evidenced the individual will not be in receipt of any leave in the near future that coincides with school holidays.

  • Where an absence from school is recommended by a health professional as part of a parent or child’s rehabilitation from a medical or emotional issue.

  • The death or terminal illness of a close relative, only if Headteacher is satisfied that the circumstances are truly exceptional.

  • Out of school programmes such as music, arts or sport operating at a high standard of achievement. Documentary evidence of this event will be required.

  • Religious observance – The Education Act 1996 S444(3) (c), states ‘’on any day exclusively set apart for religious observance by the religious body to which his/her parent belongs’’.

  • To attend a wedding or funeral of a close relative  if the Headteacher is satisfied that the circumstances are truly exceptional. Leave should only be authorised for this purpose when a Headteacher is satisfied that there is a persuasive reason for holding the wedding during term time and there is an onus on parents to show clear evidence that this absence is absolutely an exceptional circumstance. In difficult family situations the Headteacher may use his/her discretion in granting leave and each case should be addressed on its individual merits, taking into account the overall welfare of the child.

Where there are exceptional and unforeseen circumstances that fall outside of the above, the Headteacher agrees to consult with the governing body prior to any authorisation being given to the parent.

Evidence would be required in each case.

 

When considering exceptional term time leave requests, the following factors may help to reach a decision:

  • Time of the academic year when the leave has been requested

  • Duration of the absence – number of school days being missed

  • The child’s current attendance and punctuality rate

  • Exceptional Term time leave requested/taken in previous academic years for a similar purpose

  • Have alternative care arrangements been considered by the parent/carer to limit the time away from school

  • Impact on any interventions, assessments or referrals being undertaken with the child or family e.g. family support, social care assessments, CAMHS, SEN

  • The impact that the absence will have on the child.

  • Whether it falls within any key stage national tests or exams.

The policy is available on our policy page – Attendance Policy

If you do wish to apply for leave of absence, please complete the form below and return to

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If your leave of absence request has not been authorised and you decide to go ahead with leave that isn’t authorised, this absence will be marked as unauthorised.  Unauthorised absences are referred to the Local Authority who may under certain circumstances consider issuing you with a Penalty Notice or other legal action in relation to unauthorised absences.