From September 2013, the law has changed for all pupils and parents in the UK. Schools are not allowed to authorise leave of absence for family holidays unless there are exceptional circumstances. 

The Government have provided guidance on what is deemed to be exceptional:

• Forces’ Personnel on leave from a foreign posting.
• Parents’ employment restrictions – evidence will be requested from employers to prove that none of the school holidays can be used.
• Significant family events or circumstances – these will need to be considered individually.

 The Government have also noted areas which would not be considered exceptional, for example:

• Relatives visiting
• Cheaper holidays in England and abroad.
• Family day trips.
• Visiting friends/family that have different half terms or holidays.
• Because a child has good attendance.

Further details are outlined in the School Attendance Policy

For further details  please see our attendance policy which can be found on the Policies & Key Documents page in the LSP Policies link.

Please complete a Leave of Absence request form below (Holiday form) and return to school in advance of any planned holidays.