We ask that medical appointments; Doctors, Dentists, Opticians or Hospital Appointments; be arranged, wherever possible for outside school hours. Whilst we appreciate that this may not always be possible, it can be disruptive for a child’s learning if they need to be removed from school midway through a lesson! If a child is at an appointment at the time of registration in the morning or afternoon, the register will be marked with an M Code. This code does affect attendance, and is classed as an Authorised Absence. Please provide the school with copies of any appointment letters to enable us to authorise the absence