Requesting an Absence from School
Absence from School for Exceptional Circumstances - Information for Parents
You are required under the Education Act (1996) to ensure your child attends school regularly. There is, however, a discretionary power held by Headteachers to authorise absence in exceptional circumstances. Please note this is not an entitlement. The Headteacher will only authorise absence in line with the East Riding Behaviour & Attendance Partnership ‘Absence from School for Exceptional Circumstances’ Policy.
Headteachers will not authorise absences if they believe it is to the detriment of a child’s education. Please note that supporting documents to aid decision-making must be submitted at the time of your request for absence. There is no longer a provision in law for head teachers to authorise an absence for the purpose of a term-time holiday. A term-time holiday is not an exceptional circumstance.
Holidays during term-time and authorised absence from school information
Absence from school for exceptional circumstances request form