Lateness and Absence

Classrooms are open from 8:45am and lessons start promptly at 9:00am.  It is important that your child arrives in school on time as lateness is disruptive not only to your child but to the teacher and the rest of the class.  If your child arrives after 9:00am they must come into school via the school office.

If your child is not coming into school for any reason, or will be late, please phone the school office before 9:30am to explain.  We may ask to see medical appointment letters or we may ask you to complete a ‘Leave of Absence’ form (attached below).

Please do not book holidays in term time. School Term dates can be found on the school website, on school newsletters and on the Surrey County Council website.  Surrey School term dates are published for 2 years in advance, so please check there before you book your family holidays.

Please click on the link below to read the letter sent to parents in September 2024 outlining the regulations and how they affect you.  Please be aware that The Education (Pupil Registration) (England)(Amendment) Regulations 2013, state that Headteachers may not grant any leave of absence during term time unless there are exceptional circumstances. The Headteacher is also required to determine the number of school days a child can be away from school if leave is granted.

Please note that you may be fined in certain circumstances (penalty notice) by the authorities.

Should you decide to apply for leave of absence, the form is available below.
However PLEASE ENSURE YOU READ THE LETTER BELOW to ensure you understand whether your application is likely to be approved or not.  If you are in any doubt please speak to someone in the school office or the headteacher.