Leave of Absence

Absence during term time should be avoided and a leave of absence will only be granted if the circumstances are considered exceptional by the Executive Headteacher.

To request a leave of absence for your child from school it must be submitted via the LCC Leave of Absence Application form below. 

Forms must be submitted with as much notice as possible and prior to the absence. A letter will then be sent home via your child confirming whether the absence will be authorised or not.

Medical Appointments

For any medical appointments you are not required to provide a leave of absence, however please provide to the office either a copy of your letter, appointment card or a text message prior to the appointment. This must be provided on collection of your child from the school office.

Late Procedure/Signing In or Out your Child

In the school reception we have a computerised system for signing in/out your child. If your child is late in the morning parent/guardians must sign the child in as under 18's are not permitted to use the device.

Illness

If your child is absent from school please inform the school office before 9am, by phone or via the Xpressions App. Please state the full reason for absence and if any medical appointments have been booked. For clarification with regards to sickness and diarrhoea, the school policy is that they do not return to school for 48 hr from the last episode.

If your child contracts any infectious or contagious illness, please notify the school immediately on office@lmjs.lancs.sch.uk