Request for leave

Parents/Carers can apply for exceptional leave for their child by completing the form.  Applications under ‘Exceptional circumstances’ although considered on a case by case basis will normally be refused. The exceptional circumstance should be of unique and significant emotional, educational or spiritual value to the child which outweighs the loss of teaching time. Leave should not be taken until the school has confirmed it has been approved. 

If you feel you fit the criteria for exceptional circumstances in relation to your holiday, please complete the Exceptional Leave Form. It is important that you complete this form at least one month prior to the date of travel. The expected return date must be specified and adhered to. Absence after this date will be unauthorised.

Penalty notices can be used where the pupil’s absence has not been authorised by the school. A penalty notice may be issued to each parent of each child liable for the offence or offences

Penalty Notice Information 

First Offences:

The first penalty notice issued to a parent in respect of a particular pupil will be charged at £160 if paid within 28 days. This will be reduced to £80 if paid within 21 days.

Second Offences (within 3 years):

A second penalty notice issued to the same parent in respect of the same pupil is charged at a flat rate of £160 if paid within 28 days.

 Any Further Offence (within 3 years):

A Third Penalty Notice cannot be issued to the same parent in respect of the same child within 3 years of the date of issue of the first. If the threshold is met for a third or subsequent times within 3 years, alternative legal intervention will be taken, this may include cases being presented straight to a Magistrates’ Court.

 Complete request for leave form 

Request for leave form