Attendance
All students should aim for 100% attendance in order to learn. Research shows that high attendance is reflected in better achievement. Students will be rewarded for attending school and being punctual.
The following is a summary of our policy and procedures:
- If your child has to be absent for any medical reasons such as appointments, the Form Tutor must be told in writing in advance. Please try to make all appointments outside of school hours.
- Absence through illness must be reported to the School Office by telephoning the dedicated absence line on the first day. The absence line number is 0208 254 7804. All absences must also be explained in a letter after this.
- Holidays in term time are strongly discouraged and should only be requested in exceptional circumstances. In such cases holiday leave is at the discretion of the Headteacher. Requests should be made in writing using a form obtainable from the School Office. Leave will not be granted in Year 11.
- All students must report to the School Office to sign out if they have permission to leave the school site for any reason.
