Parents
Policy on holidays during term time
You will remember that earlier in the year the Governing Body of Robert Clack School decided to adopt a position of not authorising holidays during term time, in line with Local Authority guidance.
You may request leave of absence in exceptional circumstances or on compassionate grounds but we are not obliged to grant it. Should you wish to request leave of absence please write to Mr R. Taylor, Deputy Headteacher, outlining the reason for your request. This letter should be sent to the Attendance Office on the site of the school at which your child is based. Please be aware that if a request is refused and your child still incurs unauthorised absences, the Local Authority may issue a Penalty Notice against you. If a Penalty Notice is issued and you wish to appeal on the grounds that it was issued wrongly or unfairly, then the appeal will be considered by the Governing Body.
"Learner's spiritual, moral and social development is very good. Their characters and personalities develop well in school and their confidence and determination are often very striking. Nevertheless, they remain sensitive and aware and many are becoming politically astute." OfSTED- HMI June 2004
