Absence through illness

Please contact the office on 01270 661528 or admin@willastonacademy.co.uk if:

• your child is unable to attend school due to illness
• they have an upcoming medical appointment
• you need to collect them early to take them for a medical appointment

If your child has an illness or condition which is contagious such as chickenpox, impetigo, shingles, conjunctivitis etc, please let the office know so we can discuss the guidelines for your child's return to school.

Absence through holidays

Parents are encouraged NOT to take their children on holiday during term time.

Absences for holidays will only be authorised under certain criteria - these include:

• If a parent works in the armed forces
• If the absence is for a pilgrimage or religious observance
• Any exceptional medical circumstances which mean the absence cannot be at another time
• If a parent works in a factory/business where there is an annual shut down and no other holiday time is available at any other points in the year – evidence from employers is required for this leave of absence to be considered.

A leave of absence request form can be obtained from the school office and needs to be completed at least 2 weeks prior to the absence. For further information, please see the Attendance and Punctuality Policy below.

Children in Year 6 will be sitting their KS2 SAT's test in the week of 14th-18th May 2018.  The children will be assessed in their writing capabilities up until the end of June 2018.

Children in Year 2 will be sitting their KS1 tests during the month of May 2018.  These will be completed by May half term, however children are still being assessed on their writing capabilities until the end of June 2018.

Children in Year 1 and children in Year 2 who did not pass their phonics test in Year 1, will be siting their phonics test in the week of 11-15th June 2018.

Term dates 2017-2018

Term dates 2018-2019