Attendance
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Attendance
School attendance is very important for every child to make the most of their education and to help them fulfil their potential. John Keble is committed to ensuring that its level of attendance does not fall below 95%.
Attending school regularly plays a vital part in successful learning.
Reporting your child’s absence
If your child is absent from school, please contact the school office on 01962 775241 (option 1) or email adminoffice@johnkeble.hants.sch.uk.
Please call on the morning of each absence. If the school office staff are unavailable, you may leave a message.
Evidence of planned future absences can be emailed to adminoffice@johnkeble.hants.sch.uk.
The Department for Education (DfE) requires schools to record the reason for every absence. Authorised absences include illness, dental/medical appointments, religious observance, school visits, and approved sporting activities.
Other absences will be recorded as unauthorised.
Government Guidance on School Attendance
Term Time Holiday
Family holidays should be planned outside of term time wherever possible. In line with national guidance, the school is unable to authorise leave of absence during term time unless there are exceptional circumstances. Any request for leave must be made in advance and will be considered by the Headteacher on an individual basis.
The decision to grant leave is entirely at the discretion of the Headteacher, who must be satisfied that the circumstances are exceptional and warrant an absence from school.
Unauthorised term-time absence may result in a Penalty Notice being issued by the Local Authority. Parents may be fined for taking their child out of school without permission.
If you require further information or clarification, please contact the school office.
