Absence/Late Procedures
School day timings
8.35am - drop-off / gates open.
8.45am - gates close.
3.05pm - end / collection.
If your child is sick
If your child is sick or is going to be absent, please notify us by 9.15am at the latest on that day by calling the office on 01202 747381. The office hours are 8.30am to 4pm, answerphone messages can be left outside of these hours. Any absence without notification is counted as ‘unauthorised’, as is late arrival at school from 9.15am onwards.
Sickness
To curb the spread of sickness, you must please keep your child off school for 48 hours following sickness or diarrhoea.
Lateness
Parents who are late should bring their children in to school via the office entrance and sign them in.
Contact Details
Please ensure that we have your telephone number or address where we can contact you in the event of illness or accident to your child. To update your details, please contact the school office on 01202 747381.
Medical appointments
If your child needs to attend a medical appointment during the school day, please complete a form in the school office or email office@courthill.coastalpartnership.co.uk
Absence in Term Time
Absence during term-time can only be authorised by the headteacher in exceptional circumstances. Family holidays during term time are not considered exceptional and cannot be authorised. Holidays in term-time do cause disruption to your child's education, and lack of attendance can affect performance and standards. To request an absence in term-time, please complete the form below and return to the school office. Copies are also available from the school office. Please also refer to the CLP attendance policy and the CLP attendance letter.