| Code | Reason/Explanation |
| / or \\ | Present in school during registration / = AM \\ = PM |
| L | Late arrival before the register has closed |
| B | Off-site educational activity |
| D | Dual Registered – at another educational establishment |
| J | At an interview with prospective employers, or another educational establishment |
| P | Participating in a supervised sporting activity |
| V | Educational visit or trip |
| W | Work experience |
| C | Leave of absence authorised by the school |
| E | Excluded but no alternative provision made |
| H | Holiday authorised by the school |
| I | Illness (not medical or dental appointments) |
| M | Medical or dental appointments |
| R | Religious observance |
| S | Study leave |
| T | Gypsy, Roma and Traveller absence |
| G | Holiday not authorised by the school or in excess of the period determined by the Headteacher. |
| N | Reason for absence not yet provided |
| O | Absent from school without authorisation |
| U | Arrived in school after registration closed |
| X | Not attending in circumstances relating to coronavirus (COVID-19) 2020-21 Only |
| X | Not required to be in school – This code is used to record sessions that non-compulsory school age children are not expected to attend. |
| Y | Unable to attend due to exceptional circumstances |
| Z | Pupil not on admission register |
| # | Planned whole or partial school closure |
Please use the form below to apply for Absence from School for Exceptional Circumstance.
You are required under the Education Act (1996) to ensure your child attends school regularly. This has been defined by the Supreme Court as ‘in accordance with the rules prescribed by the school’ meaning attending every occasion available unless authorised by the Headteacher. There is, however, a discretionary power held by Headteachers to authorise absence in exceptional circumstances. Please note this is not an entitlement. The Headteacher will only authorise absence in line with the East Riding Behaviour & Attendance Partnership ‘Absence from School for Exceptional Circumstances’ Policy. Headteachers will not authorise absences if they believe it is to the detriment of a child’s education. Please note that supporting documents to aid decision making must be submitted at the time of your request for absence.
Any unauthorised absence will be recorded on your child’s attendance records. This may result in legal proceedings against you, either through a Penalty Notice or the Magistrates’ Court.
