The Kimberley School Newsletter October 2016 | Page 14

Application For Leave of Absence High Attainment depends on good attendance. Term-time holidays do have a significant impact on achievement and progress, and therefore our policy is not to authorise any, other than in the most exceptional circumstances. The fundamental principles for defining exceptional are rare, significant, unavoidable and short. By unavoidable we mean an event that could not reasonably be scheduled at another time. Amendments to the Education (Pupil Registration) (England) 2006 regulations make clear that schools may not grant any leave of absence during term time, unless there are exceptional circumstances. Schools should determine the number of school days a child can be away from school, if the leave is granted. If you do wish to request a term time holiday, then please complete the form on the reverse of this document setting out the reasons for the request. Please provide appropriate supporting evidence. Unfortunately, we will not be able to consider any application without appropriate evidence. The Attendance Officer will respond with a decision in writing within two working weeks. Even in exceptional circumstances, we are unable to authorise any more than 10 school days’ absence for term time holidays in one academic year. If a holiday is taken during term time without being authorised, as described above – then the absence may be referred to the Local Authority who may issue a warning fine or a penalty notice in line with the Nottinghamshire Local Code of Conduct for Penalty Notices Issues In Respect of Truancy and Excluded Pupils. For further information on how to fill out the Leave of Absence Request Form, please visit: http://kimberleyschool.co.uk/attendance-conduct Accelerating Progress Evening Wednesday 23rd November 2016 We would like to invite all Year 11 students and their parents to an Accelerating Progress Evening. We will be providing a carousel of group sessions which students and parents can opt into. These sessions will cover a range of topics such as revision strategies to best help your child, modern technologies to best support learning, practical tips and key dates for parents. More information and specific times will follow shortly but for now, please keep the date free! Miss Helen Frost: Assistant Headteacher - Progress Autumn Term Key Dates 2016 Follow Us On Twitter @SchoolKimberley October: The Kimberley School now has a Twitter account. Follow us on Twitter @SchoolKimberley to see our latest tweets and stay up to date with Kimberley School life, events and the latest news! 24th - 28th Oct: November: Thursday 10th: Friday 18th: Wednesday 23rd: Thursday 24th: December: Wednesday 7th: Friday 9th: Tuesday 20th: 21st Dec - 3rd Jan: HALF TERM HOLIDAY Year 12 & 13 Parents Consultation Children in Need Day Accelerating Progress Evening PTA Meeting Year 11 Mock Exam Period begins Christmas Jumper Day Last day of term (Half Day) CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY Parking Courteously A live link to our twitter feed is also available through our school website: http://kimberley school.co.uk/twitter Parents/Carers, from time to time we receive complaints from residents on Newdigate Street due to parking issues. Please remain mindful of our neighbours and their property when parking to drop off/pick up students from school.