Ofsted Report 01743 792100 ABOUT MWS SCHOOL COMMUNITY NEWS & CORRESPONDENCE CONTACT US RM UNIFY Attendance Student attendance at school is extremely important Regular attendance is an essential foundation for creative and effective learning. Attendance has a major impact on students’ academic progress. What are the legal responsibilities of parents? to ensure that your child is educated at school What does this actually mean? Your child must: attend school regularly arrive at school on time Students should not be kept away from school for: family holidays looking after relatives; including younger siblings minding the house visiting relatives long weekends shopping trips If you keep your child away from school for any of the above reasons you are breaking the law. For all absences, we would ask that parents/carers contact the school for each day of absence Short Term Absence In the event of a student being unable to attend school, we require one of the following: a telephone call using the school absence line 01743 792100 then pressing 1, stating the reason for absence an email to Ms Yates via attendance@marywebbschool.com stating the reason for absence a written note of dates and reason for absence, to be given to the student’s form tutor on return to school In the event of an unknown absence, please be aware that we may contact you as part of our attendance and safeguarding policy Holidays in Term Time School policy follows LA guidelines and DfE regulations. Please see the application for student leave of absence from school in exceptional circumstances form below: Request form for Leave of Absence in Term Time Copyright 2020 Mary Webb School & Science College.

Ofsted Report 01743 792100 ABOUT MWS SCHOOL COMMUNITY NEWS & CORRESPONDENCE CONTACT US RM UNIFY Safeguarding Working together to protect children from abuse or neglect. Concerned about someone? Find out how to report a safeguarding concern. Helplines, apps, and websites if you need help now. Helplines, Apps, and websites to support parents/carers. Copyright 2020 Mary Webb School & Science College.