Leave of Absence Form

It is the policy of Thomas Mills High School & Sixth Form and Suffolk Local Authority not to authorise any holidays during term time. 

Additionally, if there are 10 unauthorised sessions recorded (5 days in total) in any 10-week rolling period, it is likely that the process for issuing a Fixed Penalty Fine will begin. (Guidance can be found on the SCC website under Attendance). 

Thomas Mills High School & Sixth Form, in line with Local Authority Policy, will only authorise holiday requests in exceptional circumstances, but only at the discretion of the Deputy Headteacher in liaison with the Head of Year and Administrative Officer (Attendance). 

Mitigating circumstances indicating that leave should be granted may include;

• Parents in the armed forces.

• A day of religious observance.