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**RECEPTION 2024 VISITS - 9.15A.M. 12TH OCTOBER, 2.00P.M. 2ND NOVEMBER & 9.15A.M. 24TH NOVEMBER - PLEASE EMAIL THE SCHOOL OFFICE TO BOOK A PLACE**

Late/Absence Procedures

At St. Joseph's we strive to achieve the highest attendance possible, as there is a direct link between attendance and attainment. Absence from school interrupts teaching and learning, and affects children's progress and wellbeing.

New legislation states that, head teachers may only grant a leave of absence in "exceptional circumstances".

 

Therefore requests for holidays in term time will not be granted, and from Easter 2019 a Fixed Penalty Notice will be issued if holiday or other unauthorised leave is taken during term time, with a penalty of £60.

 

Class registers are taken at 8:55am each morning and are closed at 9:00am  If a child arrives after 8:55am but before 9.15am they will receive a late mark in the register.  If a child arrives after 9:15am without a valid reason they will receive an unauthorised absence mark for the morning sessions.

 

We understand that there are times when a child will need to be absent due a medical/hospital/dentist appointment.  We ask that these appointments are notified to the school office in advance, a copy of the appointment letter is also required.

 

Parents are asked to notify the school office of their child's absence by 9:00am.

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