To report your child absent due to illness from school, please use the StudyBugs app. This is required for every day they are off sick. All parents and carers should have downloaded the app if at all possible, at the start of term. You can download the app here: studybugs.com/about/parents or report the absence through a web browser.
Alternatively, if you do not have internet access you may call the main school number 01403 627430 and leave a message stating your child’s name, tutor group and reason for absence.
Upon a student’s return from a period of absence we place the responsibility on the student to find out about missed lessons/homework. This can be done by talking to fellow students from their classes (their tutor can help with this during tutor time), visiting the subject area during break or lunch to see the member of staff or sending an email to the teacher which they can show to staff detailing the absence and that work set will be caught up on within a reasonable time.
If an absence is for more than a few days, please contact the tutor to discuss how catching up can be organised.
Wherever possible, medical/dental appointments should be arranged outside school hours. Where this is not possible please email enquiries@bohunthorsham.com with proof of appointment where possible. Failure to provide either of those may result in the absence being unauthorised.
Headteachers have been directed by the Government not to authorise any absence from school unless there is an ‘exceptional’ circumstance. You must get permission from the headteacher if you want to take your child out of school for a holiday in term time.
It’s up to the headteacher on how many days your child can be away from school if it is granted. You must get permission from the headteacher if you are planning to take your child out of school during term time. To request an authorised absence please complete and return the attached form to the school reception office.
Your child may be allowed to miss school for the following exceptional circumstances:
If you do not get permission and you take your child out of school, this will be recorded as an unauthorised absence.
In West Sussex, they may issue a Fixed Penalty Notice (FPN) if a pupil has accrued unauthorised absence from school and the school has referred the matter to them. For more information please visit the School Absences page on westsussex.gov.uk.
Authorised absence formNominated by Mr Rutledge – Rocco has shown a real passion for GCSE PE this year. He has been a great ambassador for the subject and has demonstrated a commitment to his studies, whilst also competing for the school Rugby team. Rocco has gone above and beyond by taking on leadership responsibilities, most recently in […]
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Jools works consistently hard as a creative designer in DT. Heis resourceful and resilient taking a problem-solving approachto overcome design challenges. He is always happy to be astudent expert taking time to help others. Well done and keepup the great work!
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Tom was nominated because, ‘he has made massive progress since his first Mock, but more importantly he has shown resilience and joy when doing the work! Tom has always shown me he has responded to feedback and we are very proud of him and his approach to Spanish this year’.
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Nominated by Ms Hancock, Isabelle is able to
brighten everyone’s day due to her unfaltering embodiment of enjoy, respect and achieve. She
goes over and above in her learning, shows respect and empathy towards all!
nominated by Ms Martin for being the first student this academic year to be awarded their platinum badge. Fantastic transition to Secondary, excellent attitude to learning and always looking out for others. A real game-changer!
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Mea was nominated by Lauren Davies for her constant passion and drive, learning a new instrument and showing great independence both in and out of the classroom.
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