Absence of Student

Our belief

Effective classroom learning relates to the time a child spends learning. The school should work hard to provide an environment which is rewarding for the child and the family and encourages regular attendance. There are health and family situations where the child has no control over their attendance. Teachers have a responsibility to monitor attendance and to work with the family to reduce absences.

Actions

Each year through a school newsletter we will inform the parents of the following procedure to be used in the case of absence:

 

1. When the child is unexpected absent for a short time due to sickness, family matters or other reason the parent should inform the teacher by email, or a written note, or a phone message left at the office. The message to the teacher should contain where possible:
   a. The nature of the absence.
   b. The length of the absence.
   c. The nature of any support the teacher may be able to provide.
   
    

2. When the child is unexpected absent for a lengthy time due to sickness, family matters or other reason the parent should inform the teacher by perferably arranging a meeting, or email, or a written note, or a phone message left at the office. The message to the teacher should contain where possible:
   a. The nature of the absence.
   b. The length of the absence.
   c. The nature of any support the teacher may be able to provide. including provision for ongoing school work.
   
    

3. When the child is absent for more than a week due to planned family travel or other planned reason the parent should arrange a meeting with the teacher to
   a. Explain the nature of the absence and the length of the absence.
   b. Plan with the teacher provision for ongoing school work.
   
    

4. The teacher should carefully record all absences and look for patterns to determine if absences can be reduced. Patterns of absence should be discussed with Senior Management before actions are taken.
   
    

5. Teachers providing work for children who are absent should ensure that the work is:
   a. Worthwhile and engaging.
   b. Relates to the needs and interests of the child.

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