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Parents do not have the right to take their child out of school for holidays in term-time. Should there be exceptional circumstances that require you to take your child out of school during term-time, a Leave of Absence Form - Holiday-Absence-Application-Form.pdf (kinged.suffolk.sch.uk) Hard copies are available Reception. • If Leave of Absence is granted, the absence is recorded as authorised. The government views absences for holidays as unauthorised • If the school refuses a request for term-time Leave of Absence and the child is still taken out of school anyway, this will be recorded as an unauthorised absence on the child’s attendance record and school report, and a Penalty Notice may be issued. Medical Appointments: Orthodontists and other medical professionals should be able to accommodate appointments outside school hours. Please aim for either early morning or late afternoon appointments. This will ensure that your child is able to complete at least a portion of their school day, and it minimises the impact of their absence on their attainment. Please inform the school by writing a note in your child’s planner, emailing attendance@king-ed.suffolk.sch.uk or leaving a telephone message on the Absence Line (01284 761393, option 1). Where applicable, please provide us with a copy of the medical card, text or letter regarding your child’s medical appointment. Holidays: We recognise that it is more expensive to take a holiday during school breaks and that is why many parents request term-time leave of absence for their child. It is important, however, that parents fully consider the implications of taking their child out of school on their child’s education. If an absence is not authorised, we may issue a Penalty Notice or begin legal proceedings. Attendance Record: It is also important to remember that students should attend school every day that school is available. ‘Authorised Absence’ is usually: • Illness • Emergency dental/medical appointment • Day of religious observance • Family bereavement • Extended family visits abroad (only when prior approval has been given). Except in the case of illness, absence permission must be sought well in advance of the intended date(s). If your child is absent for four days or more, you may require medical evidence. In the case of absence owing to chronic/recurring illness, you will be asked to provide a medical certificate, Consultant or GP letter. ‘Unauthorised Absence’ is likely to be recorded for: Day trips, visiting relatives, shopping, family holidays (see above), birthdays or looking after brothers or sisters etc. A Penalty Notice is likely to be issued in this instance. 6
Behaviour _____________________________________________________________________________________________________ We expect high standards of behaviour in and around school. Students are also expected to represent us positively on the way to and from school each morning and afternoon, including when they are on the bus, in town, and on trips and visits. The school has three principles which guide how every member of the school community should behave. These are to be: Positive, Respectful and Kind. When in school students must: • be on time • be courteous to other students and staff, for example by holding doors open for others • do as they are told by members of staff • behave sensibly during breaks and lunchtimes • walk, rather than run, in the corridors • eat and drink in the dining hall and other designated areas only • look after the school buildings and displays • put all litter in bins • not bring dangerous items into school (including knives, other weapons of any kind, laser pens and aerosols) • always wear the correct uniform. Careers Information and Guidance ____________________________________________________________________________________________________ It is never too early to consider your child’s destination after they turn 16 and leave King Edward VI School, even though they may only just be starting. Throughout their career here, they will be considering their personal skills and talents and the opportunities for them. We want to work with you to encourage this ambition so that your child understands and values the importance of their education here with us. There is a dedicated Careers page on the school website, where they can also access the Careers platform: Xello. This will provide them with information on the opportunities available to them. We want our students to be considering their pathway from Year 7. You can access the website page from here: Careers – King Edward VI School (king-ed.suffolk.sch.uk). Cashless catering & biometric system ____________________________________________________________________________________________________ We use a cashless catering system that enables us to provide a high-quality, efficient service. Our aim is for students to have as much time eating, engaging in extra-curricular activities and being with friends, and as little time standing in queues, as possible. The system incorporates biometric technology and eliminates the need for them to carry cash. It works as follows: all students will be registered using a secure fingerprint recognition system. As the finger scan is taken, it is automatically converted to a numerical form. No image of the fingerprint is kept, and it is impossible to reconstruct a fingerprint from the numeric reference. There is no need for students to carry cash or cards as the system will recognise their fingerprint at the tills. Any amount of money can be paid into a student’s account, and money spent on food and drink will be deducted daily, when it is used by the student. There are three payment options available: online via ParentPay (preferred option), and parents may also pay by cash or cheque via Student Services. A daily spend limit of £6.00 will be programmed into the system. This can be increased or decreased for an individual student, by written request to the school. We also use the biometric system for computer password changes. 7
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