Reporting a student absence

Unplanned Absence

A student’s parent or carer must notify the school of the reason for the absence on the first day of an unplanned absence by 8.30am, or as soon as practically possible.  The reason for absence must be clearly given.

Student absence can be reported in the following ways:

• Email: office@driffieldschool.org.uk
• Telephone: 01377 253631
• Arbor parent app

Medical and Dental Appointments

Although we encourage parents and carers to arrange appointments outside of school time, we understand that this is not always possible. 

Medical and dental appointments can be recorded as an authorised absence as long as parent/carer notifies the school through the absence reporting procedures in advance of the appointment. 

Where a student attends a medical or dental appointment, they should be out of school for the minimum amount of time necessary

Further details of reporting student absence can be found in the Attendance Policy.

Absence from School for Exceptional Circumstances

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