Leave of absence during school term

he key principles which underpin Castel’s procedures for managing attendance are that:

• Parents and carers have a duty to ensure that their children attend school regularly and punctually in order to get the most benefit from their education
• Regular and punctual attendance at school is key to the academic and social development that will improve the life chances of learners
• Learners who attend school regularly and punctually are less likely to be at risk, both in terms of engaging in anti-social behaviour and in terms of their own health, safety and welfare

Any absence from school should follow the school’s Attendance and Punctuality Policy which is available here.

The holiday absence request form can be viewed or downloaded below.

Absence through sickness

Please let the school know as soon as your child is absent for any reason. Please telephone before school starts, any time after 7.30am. Alternatively you could send an email to CAP.Office@education.gg

Unexplained absences may lead to an investigation by the School’s Attendance Service.

If your child has a particular medical or physical complaint, please ensure that the school is informed, preferably in writing, addressed to the Headteacher.