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Student Absence

To report an absence, please call 01794 502502 (and press 1) before 9am on the day of your child’s absence or alternatively email attendance@mountbatten.school.


Requesting Leave of Absence

Any request for a leave of absence during term time must be made in advance using The Mountbatten School 'Request to Authorise Absence from School due to Exceptional Circumstances' form, which is available from Student Services and may also be downloaded below.  The completed form should be submitted to the Attendance Office, who along with the Headteacher, will approve the request if there are exceptional circumstances. If the absence is not approved as exceptional circumstances then please see the parent information leaflet below regarding Penalty Notices. You may incur a fine if there are more than 10 sessions (5 days) of absence.

Attendance during a school year

Days absent

Approximate number of weeks

The number of lessons missed

96%

8 days

1.5 weeks

48 lessons

94%

12 days

2 weeks

72 lessons

90%

19 days

4 weeks

114 lessons

85%

29 days

6 weeks

174 lessons

80%

38 days

8 weeks

228 lessons

75%

48 days

10 weeks

288 lessons