Absence and Attendance

Reporting absence:

There is a dedicated attendance telephone line to notify school of student absences. Parents/carers should call 01454 862952 each day of absence and leave the following information:

• Student's name
• Tutor group
• Nature of illness/reason for absence
• Caller's relationship to student

Alternatively you can e-mail the above information directly to school on: attendance@chippingsodburyschool.com

Please call/email the school by 9.30am every day your child is absent.

Please read important attendance information HERE.

Attendance Matters Presentation

Guidance on attendance changes and penalty notices

South Gloucestershire guidance on changes to attendance and penalty notices:

• Penalty Notices for unauthorised absence are changing
• Important changes to the law regarding penalty notices for unauthorised absence from school

All policies relating to attendance can be found here.