Castle Cary Primary School Attendance
It is the responsibility of parents/guardians to explain a child’s absence from school. Parents are expected to inform the school on the first morning of a child’s sickness absence, preferably by 9.10am. The school is required to keep attendance records. The total number of absences will be recorded on your child's annual report. This report will also indicate whether or not they are "authorised" by the Headteacher.
Parents are encouraged to take holidays during school holidays and in line with Somerset County policy; requests for holidays within term time will only be authorised in exceptional circumstances. A Holiday Request Form must be completed, well in advance of the proposed term-time leave, for consideration. These can be obtained from the office.
Our ‘Under the Weather notification’ allows parents/Carers to inform their child’s class teacher / wider staff if their child isn’t feeling quite themselves on a given day. This enables staff to ensure the right support and check ins are put in place.
Parent/Carers should complete the ‘Under the Weather’ online form available on the
school website or through the QR codes on letters and communication.
The ‘Under the Weather’ notification form can be completed using the following links:
