Authorised/Unauthorised absences

When your child is absent please make sure you inform school either by letter, phone call or personal visit. Any absences without explanation are classed as unauthorised.

If your child arrives late, they will receive a ‘late' mark. These will be noted on your child's report. Children who are persistently absent or late will be referred to the Educational Welfare Officer and a home visit may be necessary. If your child arrives at school after 10.00 a.m. with no official reason given, they will receive an absence mark, as regulations say they must complete 2/3 of a session to be considered present.