Attendance and Punctuality
Reporting an Absence / Attendance-related matter
Absences or attendance related matters must be reported each day via the MCAS app and/or emailed through to attendance@oasisleesbrook.org, at the earliest opportunity (or 8.00am at the very latest), with the student name, year and family group and reason for absence.
Attendance for all students is compulsory and parents have a legal responsibility to ensure their child attends school regularly. Any absence without good reason will be treated as unauthorised and can lead to a Penalty Notice from Oldham Council and home visits from the Leesbrook Attendance Team.
Attendance / Absence Reporting
Attendance Monitoring and Intervention
The Academy has an escalating approach to reinforcing high levels of attendance and intervening in respect of attendance concern.
Authorised and Unauthorised Absence
If a student is absent from the Academy, it is vital that a parent contact the Academy via the MCAS app and/or emailed through to attendance@oasisleesbrook.org, at the earliest opportunity (or 8.00am at the very latest), with the student name, year and family group and reason for absence.
Absence can only be authorised where there is good cause. If no adequate reason for absence is provided, attendance will be recorded as unauthorised.
Avoiding Holidays and Appointments during Term Time
In order to maximise individual achievement, parents should avoid making routine appointments for students during the Academy day. Parents should not take family holidays during the term time period. The Local Authority has the power to individually issue a fixed penalty notice (which incurs a financial penalty) to adults with parental responsibility (i.e. parents/carers) if their child is absent from school without authorisation. Please note, the academy will not authorise holiday during term time unless their are exceptional circumstances which must be put in writing, at least 2 weeks in advance, to the Principal for consideration.
