ATTENDANCE
We know that children having good attendance and punctuality has a direct impact on progress in school. Children who attend frequently are far more likely to achieve academic success than those with poor attendance who tend to fall behind in their learning.
ATTENDANCE MATTERS, because...
Children with good attendance achieve much better in their learning
Time off disrupts learning for you child, and also for the rest of the class
Children who miss school miss out on their right to a full education
It is your legal responsibility to ensure that your child attends school regularly
Persistent unauthorised absence could lead to court action, including fines
ABSENCE
What to do if my child is absent?
Please can we remind all parents/carers that if your child is going to be absent from school that you use the Brookfield Absence Form (instead of leaving a message on the answerphone).
We know that illness is unavoidable and to be expected, especially at the moment due to Covid-19. Knowing whether pupils are going to be absent from school and the reasons for any absences is an important safeguarding issue for the school.
It is therefore, vitally important that if your child is not going to be in school that you complete our the form by 9:15am.
The form has 3 separate sections for Coronavirus Related / General Illness / Other Reason for Absence (ie. appointments).
The form can also be found on the Weekly Newsletters and Brookfield Website home page under Parents:
https://www.brookfieldprimary.com/1382/brookfield-absence-form-1
Please note that you ONLY need to complete the form if your child is off school you do not need to call and leave a message.
If for any reason you are unable to access the form then please either call the school and leave a message on the school absence line on 020 8644 8616 opt 1 (you do not need to speak to a member of the office staff) or email the office on: bfoffice@leoacademytrust.co.uk.
Please note that if your child is unwell for 5 or more days (unrelated to Covid-19), medical evidence may be requested.
SPECIAL LEAVE REQUEST
Special Leave Request
Approval for leave must be applied for BEFORE organising any travel plans. Leave will only be authorised in exceptional circumstances.
Please fill in the form below: