Attendance and Punctuality

Full attendance is vital if students are to fulfil their potential, make progress in school subjects and take advantage of the educational opportunities available at Weatherhead. All students must be in school ready for the start of the school day at 8.35am. From 8am – 8.30am we run a breakfast club in the dining hall with free juice and toasted bagels. All students are welcome.

Reporting an absence

Please telephone 0151 631 4410 on the first and every subsequent day of absence.

Appointments during the school day

Students attending a clinic, hospital or dental appointment during the school day, must bring an official appointment card or note from their parent/carer and take it to the Student Services Office who will issue an Authorised Absence Pass. Wherever possible such appointments should be made out of school hours.

Application for leave during term time

Leave of absence requests will not be authorised unless in exceptional circumstances. Parents/carers wishing to apply for their child to have a leave of absence from school should download and complete an application form. Click here to download the Application for Leave During Term Time (PDF).

The Attendance and Punctuality Policy can be found on our Policies and Procedures page.