Attendance
Good attendance has a direct link to academic outcomes and results. Attending lessons is the best way to maximise the opportunities for success.
If a student is going to be absent from lessons, it is their responsibility to contact us by 9.00am on the day of absence via email or telephone:
- attendance@theislandviform.org.uk
- 01983 522886, Option 1 for Student Services
Unauthorised absence will result in parents/carers being contacted; continued absence will result in a meeting between the student, their parents/carers and a member of the Student Services team. A student’s place at VI Form is dependent on their overall attendance.
Planned absences such as dentist or doctor appointments should be scheduled outside of lessons whenever possible. Non-attendance to lessons due to driving lessons or other optional activities is not acceptable. A scheduled driving test (theory or practical), University visit or interview would be the only exceptions to this. Planned absence for a holiday is not supported and should be avoided.
If a student is ill during the day and intends to go home, they should sign out with Student Services before leaving the site.
For more information about attendance and punctuality at VI Form, please see the policy below.