We understand that students do have to take time off school for illness but ask that Parents/Carers do not allow their child to miss school for minor ailments. As a rule of thumb, if your daughter is ill enough to require a doctor then she needs to stay at home. We always require a telephone call to school and a follow up absence note which explains the reasons for the absence. In cases of low attendance, we may also request medical evidence. The guidance below may prove helpful to you in making the decision as to whether you really need to keep your child off school.