Punctuality & Attendance

Attendance

Please do not allow your child to stay at home unless s/he is really ill. Lessons missed cannot be repeated.

Please report your child’s absence by 9.30am and specify the reason for the absence (please do not state ‘unwell’).

To report an absence, please:

– telephone the school to leave a message on the absence line (option 1)

– email the school office on absence@goodmayes.redbridge.sch.uk

– telephone the school to speak to a member of staff (option 2)

Medical Appointments

Wherever possible, routine medical appointments should be made outside of the school day.  However, we understand that on occasions this is not always possible.

If it is necessary for your child to attend medical appointments during school hours, please observe the following procedures:

  • Please notify the school office in advance of all medical appointments and provide the necessary evidence in order for us to authorise the absence, i.e. letters, messages or appointment cards.
  • Please avoid collecting your child during break times or lunchtimes as it can be very difficult for staff to locate individual children during these times.

Thank you for your co-operation.

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