Absence reporting
Please report any student absences (as early as possible on the morning of the absence) to the school office via telephone: 0151 4281161 or email: reception@abbotsleaschool.co.uk.
The school’s phone lines are open from 8am each day.
Attendance
Regular attendance is crucial for your child’s success at school. Consistent attendance ensures that your child:
- Builds a Strong Foundation: Regular participation in class activities helps build a solid foundation of knowledge and skills.
- Engages Fully in Learning: Being present in class allows your child to engage in discussions, ask questions, and benefit from interactive learning experiences.
- Develops Social Skills: Attending school regularly fosters social interaction, helping your child build friendships and develop important social skills.
- Achieves Academic Success: Studies show that regular attendance is directly linked to better academic performance and higher achievement levels.
In line with governmental expectations, we expect to see over 97% attendance from students. Any attendance falling short of 90% is considered persistent absenteeism, and we must intervene to provide support and address any underlying issues.
No term-time holidays will be granted. Term dates can be found here: https://www.abbotsleaschool.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Term-dates-2024-25-1.pdf
Leave of absence for exceptional circumstances must be addressed to the Headteacher using this request form – Request for Leave of Absence Form
We expect you to work with us to prioritise attendance and help your child make the most of their educational opportunities.
Medical Information
Regular medical examinations and appointments are arranged by the School Nurse and communicated directly to families. Any medication needed for your child must be accompanied by a request for medication form and must be provided in the original packaging with the pharmacy named label.
Download the medication forms here:
Families are expected to work with the designated person to reach an agreement on the school’s
role in supporting their child’s medical needs.
It requires only one person with legal guardianship to agree or request that medicines are
administered to a child.
If families have difficulty understanding or supporting their child’s medical condition themselves,
they should be encouraged to contact either the school nurse or the health visitor, as appropriate.
Where there are long-term medical needs for a student, including the administration of medicine
for a period of 8 days or more, a Health Care Plan (HCP) should be completed involving the family, the
school and relevant health professionals (if appropriate). The school will agree with family how
often they should jointly review the HCP. It is sensible to do this at least once a year. The school
will judge each student’s needs individually as children and young people vary in their ability to
cope with poor health or a particular medical condition. HCPs will also take into account a
student’s age and need/ability to take personal responsibility.
Families must provide:
written permission by completing the required paperwork
sufficient medical information on their child’s medical condition;
Where medication needs to be sent into school, the medication must be stored in its original
container as dispensed by a pharmacist and should include the prescriber’s instructions for
administration. In all cases this should include:
o Name of student
o Name of medicine
o Dose
o Method of administration
o Time/frequency of administration
o Any side effects
o Storage requirements
GUIDELINES ON ACUTE AND CHRONIC ILLNESS
In order that the school is consistent and the needs of your child are met, the following guidelines for parents have been drawn up relating to acute illness. An acute illness is an illness of recent onset and short duration and not side effects as a result of medication or diet.
Children with diarrhoea & vomiting:
Children should not return to school until they are symptom free for 48 hours and the child feels well
Chickenpox:
Children should not return to school until all the spots have crusted/scabbed over. Pregnant mothers who may have been exposed should contact their GP
Conjunctivitis:
Children do not need to stay away from school unless they are feeling particularly unwell. However, if there are a number of cases within school, you may be asked to keep your child at home until their infection has cleared up.
Slapped Cheek Syndrome:
Children should not return to school until they feel better
Glandular Fever:
Children should not return to school until they feel better
Impetigo:
Children should not return to school until the lesions have dried up or treatment has been continuing for at least 48 hours
Measles:
Children should not return to school until 5 days after the onset of the rash and the child feels well. Pregnant mothers who may have been exposed should contact their GP
Mumps:
Children should not return to school until 5 days after the onset of swollen glands and the child feels well. Pregnant mothers who may have been exposed should contact their GP
German Measles (Rubella):
Children should not return to school until 6 days after the onset of a rash. Pregnant mothers who may have been exposed should contact their GP.
Scabies:
Children should not return to school until after the first treatment has been completed.
Every effort is made to accommodate children with chronic illnesses in school and in order to help staff manage your child’s condition please complete the enclosed form. This should be returned to school marked for the attention of the Reception. Parents should inform the school office if any of these details change significantly during the year.
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