Absence Procedures

Attendance

The proper place for your child to be to be on a school day is at school.

If they are not in school then they must have a justifiable reason and you should telephone the school office on the first day of the absence.

The telephone number is 01752 402679.

You should always send your child with a written note addressed to the Tutor explaining the absence when they return to school.

Plymstock School operates the ‘Truancy Call’ system. If your child is absent from school without parental contact you will receive an automated call to inform you of this.

Parents are requested not to arrange family holidays during term time. If this is unavoidable, requests for leave of absence should be made in writing well in advance of the date. Only in exceptional circumstances will the school authorise a holiday during term time.

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Punctuality

Punctuality is an important part of self discipline and is essential to good time management.

Students should make sure that they are in school no later than 8:40am each morning

If a student arrives at school after 8:45am, but before 9:00am they should report to their Tutor. They will be marked late in the register.

If they arrive at school after 9:00am they must sign in at the student reception desk. They will be marked late in the register and will need a note explaining the reason for late arrival.

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