Report an Absence

Sixth Form student absences must be reported by a parent/carer.

When your child is unwell you must inform the Sixth Form Admin Office, via ClassCharts, on the first morning of absence and, for safeguarding purposes, provide daily updates.

You can also email the office on sixoffice@sgs.uk.net. Absences will not be authorised by students in Sixth Form and must be reported by a parent/carer.

We ask that where possible you do not book routine medical appointments during the school day. Where this is not possible please ensure that your child attends school both before and /or after the appointment time as applicable.

Driving lessons are not authorised during lessons only driving tests.

Excellent attendance is vital to students achieving their potential and, as a school, we place the highest importance on students being present and punctual. We expect students to achieve as close to 100% attendance as possible.

Please report your child’s absence through the ClassCharts app.

If you are concerned about your child’s attendance then please contact the Sixth Form office on 01903 810526 at your earliest opportunity.

Attendance monitoring:

When you receive an attendance email outlining your child’s attendance, they will be colour coded as follows:
• Attendance levels less than 90% are awarded RED (persistent absentee)
• Attendance levels of 90-95.99% are awarded AMBER (below target)
• Attendance levels of 96-100% are given GREEN (meeting expectations)