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ABSENCE


The absence of any child which causes concern to the Head Teacher:




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because no satisfactory reason for absence is given;




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because it is out of character with the usual pattern of behaviour of the child concerned;



should be reported to the Education Welfare Officer either by telephone or on Form WM3.

When a child is absent for a period of up to 10 school days the family is on an official annual holiday - and only then - Form WM7 should be used.

Each month when the school is in session attendance return Form WM4, should be made up to and including the last Friday in the calendar month.


Click the links below to access various Guidelines and Regulations:





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The legal framework can be accessed at:





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Click below to access more information about the Education Welfare Service:





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