At Mountfields Lodge we believe it is important to work in partnership with parents to encourage children to attend school regularly in order for them to make the best possible progress whilst in education.
If your child is ill or has a medical appointment then we ask you to contact school on 01509 214119 from 8am on the first day of absence by telephone. If your child continues to be absent then we ask that we have a message each day. If your child’s absence is cause for concern then we will ask for evidence of any medical appointments.
Our school gates will be opened at 8.40am and classroom doors open at 8.45am with the register being taken at 8.50am:- all pupils are expected to be in school by this time ready to start the day.
Children who arrive late not only disrupt their own learning but that of others. Any child arriving after this time should enter school via the main entrance and report to the School Office.
We do not authorise any absence for holidays or other non-essential appointments or events. A family wedding or funeral will be granted as a single day of absence. We ask parents to fill out the Absence Request Form’s for each request (available from the office).