For up-to-date information on term dates, please visit the following link:

School term and holiday dates (gov.Wales)

Attendance 

There are likely to be times when your child’s absence from school is unavoidable. This could be due to a number of reasons, such as medical appointments, sickness or a family bereavement.

If your child is going to be absent, then you must let the school know immediately on 01554 759465. The school will then record the absence. If you fail to notify the school as to why your child has not been present, then the school will need to record that period of absence as being unauthorised. If you are unable to get a medical appointment outside of school time, you should send your child into school wherever possible either side of this.

If your child is absent from school on a regular basis due to illness, you may need to provide the school with the appropriate medical evidence. The right evidence will vary depending on the situation, but it needs to prove that the child was unable to attend on that session. Medical evidence can take the form of prescriptions, appointment cards, hospital letters, discharge notes etc. rather than doctors’ notes.

 

Time Off During Term Time

Parents do not have the automatic right to take their children out of school on holiday during term time and must ask permission beforehand. Headteachers have a margin of discretion to approve holidays and will have regard to a number of factors which include the impact of continuity of learning. If the headteacher does not give permission and a parent takes a child on holiday, the absence will be marked as 'unauthorised'. We would encourage parents to prioritise excellent attendance and to discuss any proposed holidays with the school well in advance.

Do you need to request time off for your child during term-time? If so, please complete the following link:

Application for time off for pupils during term time