Parents and carers are asked to inform the school as soon as possible on the first day of their child’s absence. This can be done by telephone, text, or email.

If the absence is due to a medical or dental appointment, and the school is informed in advance, the absence will be authorised provided that evidence (such as an appointment card) is supplied. Parents and carers are encouraged to arrange appointments outside the school day or during holidays wherever possible.

If a student is absent and no contact has been received from home, a text message will be sent by 10:00am to alert parents/carers in case the student is missing without consent and/or to establish the reason for the absence.

If there is no response to the text message, this will be followed up with a telephone call. Ongoing absences without contact may lead to a home visit and, in some circumstances, a referral to social care.

Please note that holidays during term time will not be authorised and may result in a fixed penalty notice.

Tel: 01709 767900
Email: attendance@saintpiusx.school