Reporting an absence
From Monday 1st June a new absence reporting line will be in use for parents.
If parents need to report an absence they should the pupil absence reporting team on: 0141 287 0039 to report your child absent from school. You can call the line every school day from 8:00am. You should call the absence reporting line on the first day of your child’s absence.
Please phone the dedicated absence team to report the following absences:
à Sickness absence: if the absence lasts more than one day, parents and carers are required to call on subsequent days to provide an update. A letter should be provided to the school when the child returns from their absence.
à Medical or dental appointments: Parents and carers should call the team to report absences for medical or dental appointments. The school requires a letter or appointment card as evidence of the appointment to ensure permission is given to be absent from class.
Please phone the school directly to report the following absences:
To make sure you receive the right support you require, parents and carers should still contact the school directly to report absences of a sensitive or personal nature, for example:
à Bereavement
à Serious illness, for example, an absence which is going to last more than one week
à Injury, for example, broken limb
à Contagious diseases or illness