At Bishop Loveday our school vision is to be kind, be honest and have courage to live’ life in all its fullness’ (John 10:10). These values permeate all aspects of school life enabling us to help every child achieve their full potential by equipping them with a feeling of self-worth, a respectful attitude towards others, an excitement for learning and an enthusiasm for life. We equip children with the skills, knowledge and understanding necessary to be able to make informed choices about the important things in their future enabling them to lead happy and rewarding lives. 

This is a successful school and your child plays their part in making it so. We aim for an environment which enables and encourages all members of the community to reach out for excellence. For our children to gain the greatest benefit from their education it is vital that they attend regularly and your child should be at school, on time, every day the school is open unless the reason for the absence is unavoidable.

REPORTING ABSENCE

The parent must notify the school and provide a reason for the absence on the first day of an absence, by 9:10am or as soon as practically possible.

You can report an unplanned absence in the following ways:

• call the School Office and select the Absence Line to leave a message
• email to admin.3351@bishop-loveday.oxon.sch.uk
• via Arbor using 'Report Absence' 
• via the website form: Report Absence

APPROVAL FOR TERM-TIME ABSENCE

The Head of School will allow pupils to be absent from the school site for certain educational activities, to attend other schools or settings, or for exceptional circumstances.

The Head of School will only grant a leave of absence to a pupil during term time if the request meets the specific circumstances set out in the 2024 school attendance regulations. Please refer to the Attendance Policy which can be found here: Policies 

Any request should be submitted as soon as it is anticipated and, where possible, at least four weeks before the absence, and in accordance with the leave of absence request form below. The Head of School may require evidence to support any request for leave of absence.

You will be notified by email to confirm if the Absence Request has been granted as authorised or unauthorised absence.

You can apply for planned absences via the website form: School Term Absence Request