Attendance

Pupils benefit most from regular school attendance, and are expected to be punctual. Please let us know in advance of any known reason they cannot attend on a school day, or if they will be late.

For unexpected absence, please email admin@popepaul.herts.sch.uk or phone the school on 01707 659755 before 9.00am. If illness persists, please contact us again on the third day to confirm continued absence, and send a note on return.

Approved Absence during term time

Other than illness, every application for leave or reason given for absence during term time must be evaluated on an individual basis and according to DFE guidelines. The Headteacher may only authorise absences for illness, reasonable appointments and exceptional circumstances; we cannot usually authorise any holiday during term time. We are sorry if this disappoints, and will consider any application according to individual circumstances as explained by you, in confidence with the Headteacher, and according to the guidance we are obliged to follow.

Additionally, please understand that it can be difficult for children to make up missed work caused by absence. Whilst we will try to assist, and appreciate that some absence is unavoidable, most children benefit greatly from learning with their peers.