Absence & Attendance

Attending school regularly is important for every child. By attending, every child makes academic progress by building their knowledge, understanding and skills. Being present each day enables children to feel the sense of belonging by to the school community. 

We know that illness is unavoidable and to be expected but knowing whether pupils are going to be absent from school and the reasons for any absences is an important safeguarding issue for the school. It is therefore, vitally important that if your child is not going to be in school that you must inform us of the absence by 9:15am. 

You can log same-day absences for their children using the Parent Portal and Arbor App. To do this, you must access the Attendance section, input the absence details, and submit the request. School staff will then approve or reject the absence. Once approved, it will be visible in the Attendance tab. Absence requests cannot be edited, only deleted and recreated if changes are needed, and approved absences cannot be deleted.

If you are unable to log the absence on Arbor please either call the school and leave a message on the school absence line on 02086447415(M)/02086448969(K) or email the office: cpfpoffice@leocacademytrust.co.uk

Please note that if your child is unwell for 5 or more days, medical evidence may be requested.

Special Leave Request

If you feel you have exceptional circumstances for a leave of absence during term time, please fill in the form below.