Research shows that there is a direct correlation between high levels of attendance and high levels of student attainment.

If you wish to report a student absence this can be done via the Classcharts App. By following the below instructions;

• Open Classcharts app.
• Click on the child you are reporting absent (if multiple children at school)
• Click on Report Absence found in green tab at the top of the page.
• Enter date of absence.
• Provide reason for absence.
• Submit.

If you don't have access to the Classcharts app you can also email merattendance@maidenerleghtrust.org.  Alternatively, you can contact the school by telephone 0118 966 8065 and select option 1.

Parents are requested to notify the school before 8.40am each day their child is absent. Where a student does not register for a morning session and there is no explanation for that absence, the Attendance Officer will contact the parents to inform them of this by text message.

Medical and dental appointments should not be made during the school day unless absolutely necessary, in which case an email attaching details of the medical appointment or a signed letter from the parent is required. In addition, students must sign in and out at student services.

Students may only leave the school site unaccompanied if written permission from their parent or guardian has been provided to the school in advance. When a student needs to leave school during the day, they should report to student services reception to sign out.  If the parent/guardian has not provided the information required then the school will make every effort to contact them to verify the information, but if we are unable to do so then we are unable to allow a student to leave school.

We do not expect any parents to request permission for holidays for their children during the school term unless there are exceptional circumstances. Any requests should be submitted to the school at least 15 school days before the holiday dates, using this online form here. The final decision rests with the school.