Some common rules about illness absences
Minor illness
If your child is unwell on a school day, always contact the school in the morning to let staff know.
Longer-term absence
If your child is absent from school for 3 or more days, or is often absent for short spells, the school staff may ask you to present a doctor’s note to verify the reason for the absence. A letter from a parent/carer is needed when:
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a child has any condition requiring hospital or surgical care
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the child returns to school with a cast or stitches
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the child needs restricted PE lessons or playtime activities for more than 3 consecutive days
Useful contacts
For further information please go to the NHS website.
Document
Minor sickness and school attendance leaflet.pdf
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