We expect all students to aim for 100% attendance, with a minimum of 95%, and to arrive on time, ready to learn.

Reporting Absences in Sixth Form

The student’s parent or guardian must notify the school of the reason for any unplanned absence for every day of absence by 8:35am, or as soon as practically possible. This should be done either:
  • By emailing: [email protected]
  • Or by using the absence reporting facility on ParentMail
The communication must include the following details:
  • Student’s full name
  • Date(s) of absence
  • Reason for the unplanned absence (e.g. illness).
  • Indicate the specific reason for any unplanned absence. Vague terms such as ‘unwell’ will not be accepted without further  detail.
  • Expected date of return, if known
Failure to report an absence in a timely and appropriate manner may result in the absence being recorded as unauthorised.

Planned Absence Requests

For all acceptable planned term time absences, including medical appointments, a ‘Planned Absence Request Form’ must be completed and submitted in advance for approval by the Director of Sixth Form. Wherever possible, this should be done at least 14 days prior to the intended absence. However, it is recognised that in certain cases, such as medical emergencies, advance notice may not be possible. In such instances, notification should be provided as soon as reasonably practicable.
We encourage parents/guardians to make medical and dental appointments out of school hours where possible. Where this is not possible, the student should be out of Sixth Form for the minimum amount of time necessary.

Sixth Form Attendance and Punctuality Policy

All students must fully comply with the Sixth Form Attendance and Punctuality Policy.
At Trinity Sixth Form, we believe that high levels of attendance and punctuality are not just desirable, they are essential for student success. Strong evidence shows that consistent attendance and arriving on time have a direct and measurable impact on academic outcomes, personal development, and future destinations.
Students with higher attendance are significantly more likely to achieve better academic results. Missed learning time, whether through absence or lateness, cumulatively undermines progress, disrupts learning routines, and reduces the depth of understanding required for higher grades.
Regular attendance and punctuality are vital habits for adult life. They mirror the expectations of university, the workplace, and wider society. Employers consistently rate reliability and timekeeping as top employability traits. By maintaining excellent attendance and punctuality, Sixth Form students build resilience, self-discipline, and a mindset geared towards long-term achievement.
Some students in Sixth Form may find it harder than others to attend school and therefore at all stages of improving attendance, the school will work in partnership with students and parents/guardians collaboratively to remove any barriers to attendance by building strong and trusting relationships and working together to put the right support in place.

POLICY HERE

Attendance Intervention Stages

The Sixth Form operates a clear, staged approach to intervention and support in response to attendance and punctuality concerns. This begins with early identification and informal conversations, followed by targeted support and structured intervention where patterns persist. As concerns escalate, formal measures such as attendance contracts and parental meetings will be implemented. Each stage is designed to provide appropriate support while ensuring clear expectations are maintained. A full outline of this process is detailed in our policy.