Attendance

NEW - Olympus Attendance Awareness Month - November 2025

Did you know that health related absences can often be avoided?

Health-related absences are one of the top reasons children miss so many days of school and this can mean that they are at risk of becoming persistently absent. Of course, occasional absences related to health reasons are to be expected. But absences can quickly add up and habits of missing school can start to affect learning and social inclusion. You might not be sure about when to send your child to school with a particular illness- check out the NHS website (link below) for lots more information on this.

We do know that parents and carers worry about their children’s mental health. Rather than keeping your child off school, let us know about your concerns. We can then work together on supporting your child.

“Is my child too ill to attend school?” NHS site Is my child too ill for school? - NHS

South Gloucestershire School Nurse website School Nursing Service – Children and Young People’s Services.

Procedures for Reporting Absence

If you know your child is going to be absent from school for a medical appointment, please could you notify the school in advance of the appointment day via the absence line or email admin@bradleystokecs.org.uk or studentabsence@bradleystokecs.org.uk.

• If your child is ill; please call the absence line before the start of the school day (8.20am Secondary, 8.40am Primary)
• If you wish to request absence from school, please complete a ‘Request for Absence’ form below.

If there is a problem with the absence line, you can email Madelaine McGinn: madelaine.mcginn@olympustrust.co.uk, admin@bradleystokecs.org.uk
or studentabsence@bradleystokecs.org.uk.

Attendance Policy

Guidance for Granting Absence during Term Time due to Exceptional Circumstances

Please see the document below which the school will follow in considering requests for absence during term time due to Exceptional Circumstances.  Please complete a 'Request for Absence' form, even if the absence will not meet the Exceptional Circumstances, so that we will be aware of the absence for register purposes.

Guidance for Granting Absence during Term Time due to Exceptional Circumstances

Request Form for Authorised Absence - Secondary

Request Form for Authorised Absence - Primary