You must complete our child absence reporting form below:
You must complete our child absence reporting form below:
If your child is absent and we don't hear from you, we will:
- Text or call the numbers we have on file.
- Contact emergency contacts if we cannot reach you.
- Visit your home if we cannot make contact.
- Refer to the Police if necessary, as part of our safeguarding duty.
If no reason given: The absence will be marked as unauthorised. Under the new national rules introduced by the Department of Education, a penalty notice will be served when a child has missed 10 or more sessions (5 days) for unauthorised reasons in any rolling 10-week period. This is in line with national guidance and Southwark’s Code of Conduct.