Parents should telephone Reception to inform the school of an unexpected absence or use the Absence Form on the Portal.
If your child is absent without notice at registration, the school will telephone you before 09.30 to verify that they are at home.
We do not condone truancy and recognise our duty of care to our students during the school day. For this reason, we ask for written parental permission to cover any absence.
Boarders are expected to have routine medical/dental treatment carried out during the holidays. Requests for leave of absence for medical or dental appointments for day pupils must be made in advance in writing to the tutor. Requests for leave of absence for any reason except the above must be made in advance by a parent in writing to the Headmaster or the Deputy Head.
Pupils may not be absent from school for family holidays or social events. However, in very exceptional circumstances the Head will consider a written request before any commitment or booking has been made. Any pupil who is given this special leave of absence is responsible for making up the work they have missed.