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Reporting Absences

 


 

 

 

SCHOOLGATEWAY

To report absence from school, please download the Schoolgateway following the instructions below.

If the Schoolgateway prompts you to enter PIN, please click on ‘forgotten password’ and if you experience any further problems please do not hesitate to email office@nonsuchschool.org with your mobile number. 

To download the App, just search Schoolgateway in your App store and download, it is free.

Apple iPhone users, download the app here: schoolgateway.co.uk/iosdownload

Android phone users, download the app here: schoolgateway.co.uk/androiddownload

 

If you do not have a smart phone, you can also login to the web version via Schoolgateway Login

 

Your login details will be automatically generated using the contact information Nonsuch already has, so please make sure the details we hold for you are up to date. You can check and change these details by sending an email to rsvp@nonsuchschool.org

 

If you have any questions or would like some more information from Schoolgateway, please see the Schoolgateway site here: httpsschoolgat://eway.co.uk/.

 

To report an absence

Please follow the procedure below so that the submission is received by the Attendance Officer and please send to the school as early as possible and on each day of the absence.  If your child is going to be absent due to an appointment please report giving as much notice as possible.

The procedure to follow within the App is:-

  • Click on your child's name  
  • Click on Reporting 
  • Click on Attendance 
  • Click on 'Advise of Future Absence' - Complete the information

Please note:-

  • Years 7-9 must be collected by a parent/carer
  • Years 10-11 can leave on their own provided you have given written authorisation for this in your communication
  • Please remind your child what time they will need to leave school and that they must make their way to student reception in readiness for that time.
  • They will be required to sign out so that we know they have left the building

 

SIXTH FORM LEAVE OF ABSENCE

  • Sixth Form Students with non-medical requests for absence should complete an online form (see link below) and submit it at least four working days before the date(s) of absence. They should also inform their parents or carers that they have submitted the request.
  • Students are permitted five days of non-medical absence during Year 12 and 13. Their attendance must be above 95%.
  • Extenuating circumstances will be considered on a case-by-case basis by the Director of Sixth Form and Head of Year

CLICK HERE FOR THE ONLINE ABSENCE FORM

  • Students with medical appointments should ask their parents or carers to contact the school beforehand via SchoolComms in the same way they send messages regarding illness. Please can advance notice be given for appointments when possible.
  • In both cases it is the responsibility of students to contact teachers beforehand to inform them of their absence and find out what work they need to complete.

REPORTING YOUR CHILD'S ABSENCE FROM SCHOOL

Report an Absence

Reporting your child's Absence from School

Nonsuch School for Girls has an expectation that all students will attend school throughout the academic year, except for in exceptional circumstances; it is expected that all students aim for at least 96% attendance each year.

Is my child too ill for school?

We understand that deciding whether your daughter is well enough to attend school can sometimes be difficult.  The NHS provides clear advice to help parents make informed decisions about common illnesses. In many cases, such as mild colds, headaches, or sore throats, children can still attend school safely and benefit from maintaining their routine.

However, if your daughter has a contagious condition (such as vomiting, diarrhoea, or a high fever), we ask that you follow NHS recommendations and keep them at home until they are well enough to return. 

Good attendance is crucial for your child’s education, development, and wellbeing. We encourage all parents to consult the official NHS “Is my child too ill for school?” guidance when unsure, and to contact the school if you need further advice or support.

For further information, please click here - https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/is-my-child-too-ill-for-school/

Short term or Sickness Absences

If your child is unwell, resulting in them missing a school day, or has an appointment/ exam, during school hours or that that results in them arriving to school late, we request that you provide confirmation of the following details via the School Gateway App.

Please include:

  • The reason for the absence, including whether it is due to illness or a scheduled appointment
  • The expected duration of the absence, including any time of collection should the absence be part way through the day.

Emails confirming sickness absences should be received before 9am on the first day of absence and every subsequent day before 9am if the absence continues.

Absences for appointments should be confirmed at least 48 hours before the absence so that the requests can be processed. We are unable to let any student attending an appointment leave school site without prior written knowledge. Students in Year 7-9 will not be able to leave the school site without a parent or carer.   If your daughter is in Year 10 or  above and you require her to make her own way to an appointment, please give your permission via the school office.

School policy states that:

If your child has been sick or is suffering from diarrhoea or both, they should remain at home until their symptoms have cleared. Your child should not return to school until at least 48 hours have passed since the last episode of vomiting/diarrhoea.

 

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