Attendance
Attendance Matters, Every Day Counts.
Wyvern College is committed to the continuous raising of achievement for all students. Regular attendance is vital
if our students are to make good progress, achieve their academic potential and benefit from the many
opportunities on offer at Wyvern.
Wyvern’s expectation is that student attendance should be in excess of 95%
Please read the guides below on attendance and punctuality, penalty notices and non-attendance.
Request to authorise absence from College due to exceptional circumstances
The College are only able to authorise absence from College in exceptional circumstances. In making a request for an authorised absence from College you will need to explain why the circumstances are exceptional. Please note there is no general right to authorise absence for a family holiday and if you take your child out of College without permission the absence will be unauthorised, and any unauthorised absence could result in a prosecution.
You are advised not to make any arrangements until your request has been considered.
To apply for an absence due to external circumstances you need to download and complete a form. Click the link to access this form.