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Page 30Important information for the learner and parents/carers:%u2022 Learners are expected to be on the academy%u2019s premises at least 10 minutes before registration time to ensure that they are punctual for the start of the school day.%u2022 In the event that a learner cannot attend the academy the parent or carer will need to contact the academy on each day of absence.%u2022 The learner%u2019s parent or carer will need to advise us of the reason for absence and the expected date upon which the learner will return to the academy.%u2022 If there is a long standing or ongoing medical problem that prevents a learner from attending the academy, their parent or carer is requested to obtain medical evidence and share this with us so we can put appropriate support in place for the learner.%u2022 If a learner has on-going low attendance, we may request medical evidence for each absence. This can be an appointment card, hospital letter or prescription; this does not have to be a formal letter from a Doctor.%u2022 If there is an underlying reason why a learner does not want to attend the academy, they should speak to their Form Tutor, Learning Manager or Attendance Officer so that appropriate support can be put in place for the learner.%u2022 When the learner returns to the academy following an absence they are expected to work with their teachers to ensure they catch up on any work missed.%u2022 If a learner%u2019s absence is pre-planned, it should be discussed with their teachers in advance so they can give the learner work to complete while they are absent.%u2022 Where possible, we ask that parents/carers arrange any medical or dental appointments outside of academy hours.%u2022 Where this is not possible, we ask that the learner attends the academy before and after the appointment, only taking the minimum time needed away from the academy.%u2022 We do not authorise holidays during term time unless there are exceptional circumstances.%u2022 If a learner is persistently late to the academy we may have no alternative but to make a referral to the Educational Welfare Officer.We ask that parents and carers provide their support by committing to the following:%u2022 supporting their child to plan a journey to the academy that ensures they will arrive in plenty of time%u2022 keep the academy notified if their child is not able to attend%u2022 work with the academy to find solutions to any ongoing difficulties.Parents/Carers