If you need to take your child out of school for any reason, you need to complete a ‘Leave of Absence Application’, these can be found on our ‘Letters and Forms‘ page.
Simply download the form, complete it and return it to school, either via email enquiries@branstonjunioracademy.co.uk or direct to school.
If your request is relating to a medical appointment, please provide a copy of the appointment attached to the Leave of Absence Application.
We would like to remind all families of the legal framework surrounding term-time holidays and the issuing of penalty notices for unauthorised absences, in conjunction with advice from the Local Authority.
Please be aware that there is no right of appeal against a penalty notice once it has been issued. The decision to authorise or unauthorise an absence rests solely with the Academy/School. It is important to remember you should discuss any concerns you have with the school before a leave of absence is considered.
We understand that some employers may restrict when holidays can be taken, and that travel costs can vary significantly throughout the year. However, neither of these factors constitutes an exceptional circumstance, according to guidance from the Department for Education, Working together to improve school attendance (applies from 19 August 2024) and Resources for families | Children’s Commissioner for England and therefore cannot be considered, as a valid reason for authorising term-time leave.
We appreciate your understanding and cooperation in ensuring that your child’s education remains a priority.