Parents and carers should notify the school office of any medical or dental appointments for their child.

A request form (attached below) must be completed whenever a child is collected or absent during the school day for reasons other than a medical or dental appointment. This includes:

• Early collection arrangements that differ from the child's usual end-of-day collection.
• Recreational absences, including holidays and leisure activities.
• Absences related to parental occupational travel or work commitments.
• Attendance at alternative provisions or activities arranged by parents or carers.

Requests should be submitted at least five school days in advance wherever possible. Please note that submitting a request does not guarantee approval. The Headteacher will consider each application in accordance with attendance regulations and the school's attendance policy.

As requests for leave during term time can only be authorised in exceptional circumstances, parents and carers are encouraged to provide as much relevant information as possible to support their application.

Once completed, please submit requests to the school office. For any queries, please contact Attendance Officer, Georgia Warburton - gwarburton@willingham.cambs.sch.uk