Absence

We expect student to attend College every day that they have lessons, and attend their academic review appointments. They should be in College on time to attend all registration periods and be punctual for all lessons. In some very exceptional circumstances, as described below, absence will be authorised but students should not take holidays during term time, should seek medical appointments outside of College hours and parents should provide written explanations for any absences that their children may have, Our target for attendance is 97% or higher.

• Caring for other family members
• Birthdays
• To interpret for family members
• Having no school uniform
• Having no school shoes
• Bullying
• Friendship problems
• Head lice or nits
• Learning difficulties
• Family holiday
• Weddings abroad (even if it's immediate family)
• Family anniversaries
• Death of a pet
• Travel problems
• Attending immigration interviews with parents or guardian
• Moving house
• School refusal
• Lateness after the school's registration period ends (Sir John Hunt registers close at 09:00)

Please see the following links below that we have been asked to share with Parents from the Local Authority, in relation to the issuing of Penalty notices for unauthorised absence and for what this means for Parents.

To support parents/carers and their families we have included a number of useful frequently asked questions/links/resources/policies below. If you can't find what you are looking for please do not hesitate to get in touch.