Late/Absence Procedures

Absence Procedures

First and any following days of absence: Parents/Guardians should telephone the school to inform of their child's absence.

Upon returning to school after absence: A written statement of the reason for absence is required upon your child's return to school.  This can either be by:

• letter
• completing a yellow absence slip available from the school office
• email to attendance@our-ladys.hereford.sch.uk

Absence before or after a school holiday: when a child is absent directly before or after a school holiday, Parents/Guardians will be required to provide a doctor's note to confirm the reason for their child's absence.