The headteacher will allow pupils to be absent from the school site for certain educational activities, or to attend other schools or settings.
The headteacher will only grant a leave of absence to a pupil during term time if the request meets the specific circumstances set out in the 2024 school attendance regulations. These circumstances are:
- Taking part in a regulated performance, or regulated employment abroad
- Attending an interview
- Study leave
- A temporary, time-limited part-time timetable
- Exceptional circumstances
A leave of absence is granted at the headteacher’s discretion, including the length of time the pupil is authorised to be absent for.
Leave of absence will not be granted for a pupil to take part in protest activity during school hours.
As a leave of absence will only be granted in exceptional circumstances. We define exceptional circumstances as one off events that are unavoidable. It is unlikely a leave of absence will be granted for the purposes of a family holiday.
The school considers each application for term-time absence individually, taking into account the specific facts, circumstances and relevant background context behind the request.
Any request should be submitted as soon as it is anticipated and, where possible, at least 4 weeks before the absence, and in accordance with any leave of absence request form, accessible via the school office. The headteacher may require evidence to support any request for leave of absence.
Complete the form and submit via email to: attendance@cramlingtonlv.co.uk