Informing School of an Absence

Unexpected Absence or Illness 

If your child is going to be absent from school, please inform the Attendance Officer Mrs Byers prior to 8:30am.  

You can contact the attendance team by using any of the methods below.  

Contacting the attendance team 

Please provide the following information – name of child, your name (person reporting the absence), tutor group/year group, reason for absence. 

Please inform school of any absence before 8:30am.  You need to inform school on each day of absence.  

1: Telephone: 01946 692275 (Option 1)  

• Please leave a voicemail if the line is busy, as it will be actioned. 

2: Email: attendance@st-benedicts.cumbria.sch.uk 

3: EduLink – attendance report 

4: Text:  07860055717 

Attendance Calls 

If you have reported a student absence, do not be surprised to receive a call from the Attendance Team or your child’s learning mentor. Attendance calls are made daily to follow up on absences and offer support where needed.