We know it can sometimes be difficult to decide whether your child needs to stay at home if they  are feeling unwell.  The NHS has produced guidance to help parents and carers make the right decision: Is my child too ill for school?

PUPIL TERM TIME LEAVE of ABSENCE REQUEST

You have to get permission from the Attendance Lead if you need to take your child out of school during term time.  

• You must make the application to the Attendance Lead before you go on the leave of absence (ideally at least 2 weeks in advance), it cannot be completed when you have returned.
• You must be the parent/guardian who the child normally lives with.
• The Attendance Lead will consider with the Headteacher whether there are exceptional circumstances in relation to the application. 
• If the leave of absence is granted, it is up to the Attendance Lead and Headteacher how many days will be authorised.
• To request permission please complete the form linked here and return to the school office either by hand or via email to office@henleazeinfantschool.org or office@henleazejuniorschool.org with the subject line ‘absence request’. (printed copies of the form are available from the school office on request.)

Unauthorised absences may result in the school recommending the local authority issue a Penalty Notice fine. For information on this please visit our Attendance Page.