For information about our expectations for pupil attendance, please read our Attendance Policy at: https://www.fieldend-inf.hillingdon.sch.uk/policies/

The policy is based upon guidance from the Department for Education which can be found here: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/working-together-to-improve-school-attendance

Please note that this guidance will be changing from August 2024. Should you wish to read about how these changes may affect the school's expectations of your child's attendance, you can find the new guidance here: https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/65f1b048133c22b8eecd38f7/Working_together_to_improve_school_attendance__applies_from_19_August_2024_.pdf

You may read further information about Hillingdon Local Authority's approach to managing attendance, as well as pay Penalty Charge Notices at: https://www.hillingdon.gov.uk/school-attendance

To apply for exceptional leave for your child during term time, you should complete and submit the Exceptional Leave Request form, which can be downloaded below. Paper copies are available from the school office upon request. Before completing the form, you should ensure you have read and understood the Attendance Policy in order to familiarise yourself with the criteria the school is required to satisfy before approving such requests.