Attendance
Absences - A Guide for Parents
What do I do if....
...I know in advance that my child will be away from school, for example for a dental or doctors appointment?
Please make the Academy aware via the Attendance Officer by calling 01636 615000 or emailing studentabsence@newarkacademy.co.uk.
...I wish to take my child away on holiday during term time?
Newark Academy will not authorise any holiday taken during term time unless extenuating circumstances are provided, a leave of absence form can be requested via the Attendance Officer and must be provided more than 4 school weeks before intended date of absence. As per statutory guidance, the academy refer all unauthorised absences in relation to holidays to Nottinghamshire County Council, this may result in parent/carers receiving fines.
...My son/daughter is away from school and no prior notice has been given?
Please telephone the office (01636 615000, press option 1) or email attendance@newarkacademy.co.uk before 8.30am on the first day of absence to provide relevant information regarding the reason, if no information is received a first day absence message will be sent out to priority 1 contact.
Contact should be made on each day of the students’ absence and safe and well checks will be completed when absences are for extended periods of time.