FAQ
What to do if………
I am late | Go straight to Student Support to sign in. Everyone who is late is issued with a detention, please use this time to catch up on work missed. |
I am absent | Ask your parent/carer to telephone the Academy on 01977 722489. Please state clearly your child’s name, form tutor and reason for absence. On your return, bring in a letter from home stating your reasons for absence and take it to the attendance clerk in Student Support. |
I have a medical/dental appointment | Show your letter/medical appointment card to your form tutor so that they can authorise it. Go to Student Support, show them your signed note and you will be signed out. |
I need time off during term time | Leave of absence for holidays will not be granted and may incur a fixed penalty fine. |
I have lost something | Lost property is kept at Reception. All property should be marked with your name. |
I forget my PE kit | Apologise to your subject teacher before the lesson, you will be expected to borrow clean kit from our PE department. |
I forgot my Homework/ essential equipment | Apologise to your class teacher before the lesson. You may be given a second opportunity to hand it in. |
I am being bullied or know someone who is | Tell somebody - your form tutor, a teacher or a friend. Don’t keep it to yourself. |
I do not feel well | Tell your teacher who will send you to the relevant member of staff. |
I have to take medication | This should be clearly labelled with your name and given to first aid to be locked away until you need it. The only exception is if you have an inhaler for asthma. You keep these with you. |
I lose my planner | You will be expected to purchase a new one, please go to the Finance Office who will advise you of the cost. |
I do not have correct uniform | See your Student Support Officer. |