Administration
Absences - A Guide for Parents
What do I do if....
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...I know in advance that my child will be away from school, for example for a dental or doctors appointment?
- Please let us know in advance through a written note, email office@medenschool.co.uk or contact reception.
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...I wish to take my child away on holiday during term time?
- The school tries to discourage students from taking any holidays during term time. In the event of a request for holiday leave, a form can be completed and given to the Attendance Officer . This has to be ratified by the Headteacher, who has sole discretion in the matter. Holidays are only authorised in exceptional circumstances.
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...My son/daughter is away from school and no prior notice has been given?
- Please contact school during the morning to confirm the absence. If no call has been received, school will contact home via text in the first instance.
- You can telephone our switchboard 01623 843517 option 2 but may find it easier to email attendance@medenschool.co.uk.
Please help us to minimise this administrative work by explaining absence on the first morning of the first day, or if you know of a future absence then please advise via telephone or email. Please use attendance@medenschool.co.uk
Important Forms for Parents/Carers
Contact Details
Parents can help ensure that the school has accurate contact details by informing the school if there are any changes to phone numbers etc. during the year. Your contact details can be viewed and amended using your MCAS Parent app. If you cannot access the app please contact us on office@medenschool.co.uk.
If you would prefer to complete a paper copy this can be downloaded below and then returned to reception.
Download the Contact Update Sheet [PDF].
Medical Update Form
Download the Medical Update Form [PDF].
Consent Form
Please complete a consent form to allow us to use your child's pictures/name to celebrate achievement in our school, on our website/twitter and in the media.
Download the form in PDF format.
Leave of Absence
The Leave of Absence Form replaces what was once called a Holiday Form. If you wish to apply for your child to be absent from school during term time then this is the form you need to complete and hand in to school.
Download the Leave of Absence Request form (Holiday form).
E-Safety Agreement
Download the form in E-Safety Agreement