Reporting an absence

• For ALL absences you must:
  • Call the school absence line every day of your child’s absence on 020 7474 0231 by 8.15am
  • Leave a clear message with your name and relationship to the child then the child’s FULL NAME, FORM GROUP and the REASON for their absence/lateness
  • Email any medical evidence to educationwelfare@cumberlandcst.org stating your child’s FULL NAME and FORM GROUP in the email subject line
  • ALL absence/late calls should be made by the legal guardian, should we suspect otherwise, an investigation will commence and further action will be taken
• Failure to adhere to any of the above will result in your child’s absence being recorded as unauthorised absence
• All absences will be unauthorised unless medical evidence is provided or there are extenuating circumstances that have been agreed by the school
• If your child’s attendance falls below 96% you will receive warning letters and if it deteriorates further you will be liable to pay penalty notices and/or court action will be taken
• If your child is late to school, you MUST also phone the school and inform us of the reason
• Failure to report lateness or if your child is persistently late, you will be called in for formal meetings and may receive a penalty notice
• ALL holidays during term time are unauthorised and you will receive a penalty notice
• All medical appointments should be made outside of school hours such as Friday afternoon, where possible
• Be aware of current government guidelines relating to the COVID-19 pandemic (please see below)
• Any medical appointments without prior agreement or evidence will be recorded as an unauthorised absence
• Ensure your child arrives in school at their designated times stated in the table below
• Advise the school immediately of change of telephone numbers and of address via email at Contact@cumberlandcst.org. We require proof of address in order to amend this  
• No students, if unwell or if permission has otherwise been granted, are allowed to leave school premises out of regular school hours without an accompanying parent or carer
• Check with the school or the website (term dates)  to ensure that parents/carers and pupils are aware of the correct term-dates

Covid 19 Absences

It is important that you inform the school immediately if your child is showing any of the following symptoms: 

• high temperature
• new and continuous cough
• loss or change to their sense of smell or taste

In these instances, our absence procedures should be followed. 

Students with symptoms of a respiratory infection and a high temperature are advised to stay at home and avoid contact with other people. They can return to school when they no longer have a high temperature and are well enough to attend.

All close contacts, including those who are not fully vaccinated are no longer required to self-isolate.

If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact the school.

educationwelfare@cumberlandcst.org

Home Learning Resources

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Unauthorised absences

• Holidays
• Medical treatment abroad
• Travel abroad/Away from home for family issues

Late Students