Absence
Student Absence
Parents/Carers should contact the Academy before 9am to report a student’s absence. When calling the Academy please choose the Pupil Absence option from the main menu, this will transfer you to the Attendance Office where you can speak to the Attendance Officer or leave a message. Please state your child’s name, tutor group, reason for absence and the date that they will be returning to the Academy. The Academy operates an automated calling system called ‘Truancy Call’ whereby Parents/Carers are contacted via phone call or text to request reasons for absence when none has been received. This system attempts to contact Parents/Carers continually throughout the day until a reason for absence is given. To ensure the safety of your child it is important that all telephone numbers are kept up to date. To update a telephone number or any other student details please call the academy and ask for ‘Student Records’ or alternatively email studentrecords@ormistonsandwell.org.uk
Application for Holiday/Leave of Absence
Parent/Carers should complete a holiday/leave of absence request form and submit this to the Academy at least two weeks prior to the intended period of absence. The Academy will respond in writing within one week of your request. The Academy Principal, Ms Farrell, has the discretion to grant up to ten days authorised absence during one academic year. However, each application will be considered individually taking into account factors such as the timing of the holiday/leave of absence and the student’s attendance. Forms are available from the Academy reception or can be downloaded from the Academy website.
