Attendance
Full attendance is vital:
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â–ª To ensure success in all aspects of school life, including public examinations
â–ª To ensure that each student is within the care of the school
â–ª To secure a positive reference which will assist in securing a place in further education and/or employment.
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It is a legal requirement that registered students of compulsory school age attend regularly and punctually. An explanation for every absence is required. If such explanation is not forthcoming from the student’s parent/guardian, the absence will be treated as unauthorised.
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Unauthorised absence is an absence without permission from a member of Senior Management/Year Heads and includes all unexplained or unjustified absence. Minding the house, looking after family members, shopping or going on a trip/ holiday in term time will not normally be acceptable reasons for absence.
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