Student Absence
Leaders' vision to be exceptional, at the heart of the community and where 'better never stops' is kept at the centre of their work- Ofsted 2023
We ask that all parents/carers notify Waingels of any absence from school.
How to report absences:
| Same day absence |
Arbor app - Here is a step-by-step guide to logging same day absences on Arbor: Logging absences on the Parent Portal and Arbor App – Arbor Help Centre |
| Same day late |
Arbor app - Here is a step-by-step guide to logging same day absences on Arbor: Logging absences on the Parent Portal and Arbor App – Arbor Help Centre |
| Same day medical appointments |
Arbor app - Here is a step-by-step guide to logging same day absences on Arbor: Logging absences on the Parent Portal and Arbor App – Arbor Help Centre |
| Advanced medical appointments | Absence email address absence@waingels.wokingham.sch.uk |
| A day’s absence request or more | Absence request this form and email to our Absence email address absence@waingels.wokingham.sch.uk |
Please notify the school every day that your child is absent.
Medical evidence will be required for any absence of 3 days or more.
For further guidance and information please use these NHS guidelines http://www.nhs.uk/Livewell/Yourchildatschool/Pages/Illness.aspx
Leave of absence during term time
Please be advised that the Department for Education have advised schools to only authorise leave of absence/holidays in exceptional circumstances, hence Waingels will not approve any absence in term time, except in such circumstances.
Please complete the Leave of Absence Request Form and return it to school at least one month before the requested absence. We will endeavour to respond to your request within 5 working days.
If approved your child will be expected to collect and complete all missed work. Please note that taking your child away during the school term may be detrimental to their educational progress.
Please be aware that if holidays are taken without approval, this information will be passed to Education Welfare Service and a penalty notice may be issued without further warning. More details are available on the Wokingham Council website or from the Education Welfare Service, http://www.wokingham.gov.uk/schools-and-education/school-information-and-services/school-attendance-and-absence/
We also would like to encourage you to view your child’s attendance on the app following these instructions: Attendance on the Parent Portal and Parent App – Arbor Help Centre
Links and Documents
.Gov- Why is School Attendance so Important and the Risks of Missing a Day?
Attendance Newsletter- October 2024
Attendance Newsletter- March 2024