Staff Absences

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 Staff must telephone the school office (01189 015421), or preferably text 07754 820788, before 0800 to report their absence on the first day.  The school office should be contacted between 1500 and 1530 on each day to inform us of whether you will be fit to return to work the following day.  This procedure must be repeated daily.

Teachers need to ensure that their planning is e-mailed to the school office to ensure that it is available for the person covering when they are absent using this email: admin.battle@reading.gov.uk

On your return, you will be asked to complete a “Sickness Report” which will be provided by the office.

Support staff should ring the school office and leave a message on the answer machine. 

Planned absences, such as courses, visits or compassionate leave must be authorised by the Headteacher, then reported to the Office Manager who will record details in the Annual Plan and organise cover as appropriate.  All course bookings should also be made through the Office Manager.

 It is expected that wherever possible doctor and dental appointments are made outside of the school day.