Absence & Attendance

Reporting Sickness Absence

If your child is unwell and unable to come into school, you must inform us by telephoning: 0208 573 3453 after 8.00 am and before 10.00 am.  Alternatively you can report your child's absence on the school App.
 

We will ask you what the nature of the illness is and the expected length of absence. 
It is not possible to ring and leave a message.

Medical Matters

It is very important that our Welfare assistants are informed of any medical conditions your child may have. They will take responsibility with the class teacher for ensuring that all children are cared for appropriately. 

Children who suffer from severe allergies must have 2 Auto-injectors/Epipens at school at all times and children with asthma must have 1 blue inhaler and spacer. These will be kept in the classroom medical box.

We understand that all young children suffer from sickness from time to time however, not all illness needs time off school. The school is able to administer Paracetamol or GP prescribed medication on completion of a ‘Permission to Give Medication’ form. All medications must be supplied by the Parent/Guardian in their original packaging with the prescription label attached.

The following guidance from medical professionals is offered:

Nil days absence required for:

• Minor coughs/colds
• Conjunctivitis
• Earache/Headache
• Glandular Fever
• Hand, Foot & Mouth
• Head lice
• Sore throat/Tonsillitis
• Stomach ache
• Warts/Verrucae

The following levels of absence are expected for such conditions as: